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Hermès Enamel Cuff Bracelet Brazil Feathers Gold Hdw Extra Large Size 65
Located in FR
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bracelet Print: "Brazil" Pattern: feathers Made in France + P (2012) Made of printed enamel and yellow gold plated hardware Colorways: beig...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Gorgeous 3.90 Carat Multi Color Tourmaline Cushion Shape from Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 3.90 Carats Size: 0.90 to 1.15 Carat Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Green, Pink Certificate: On Deman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Enamel Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Britannia Standard Silver, Base Metal, Berlin Iron, Brass, B...

Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian I.Tarabrov Egg Pendant Sapphire 56 Gold Silver Enamel
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1908. Body in Silver finished with White Pearl Enamel and is embellished with an old diamond ...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Green Enamel Ladybug Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver ladybug cufflinks with green enamel. Dimensions: 0.44 in W x 0.50 in L x 0.23 in D 11,17 mm W x 12...
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2010s Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewe...
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1840s English Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Tiger Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century Tiger motif hinged bangle bracelet is adorned with bright transparent gold and jet black opaque enamel. The life like head and collar are set generousl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no 19 A beautiful gilded silver, Plique-à-jour enamel and pearl plaque de cou attributed to Levinger and Bissinger...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern ring was designed and hand crafted by the illustrious jeweler, David Webb, in the United States circa 1970. Created for Webb's boutique on Madison Av...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half of the ring band is engraved with geometric designs of navy blue enamel. Total di...
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2010s French Romantic Enamel Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

21st Century Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopard White Gold Ring Vicente Gracia
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopard White Gold Ring Vicente Gracia Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopards Enamel Yellow White Gold Ring. Oval Central Sapphire 10 x 8 mm, 0.36 Carat Diamonds, Sapphires, Silver enameled with 18 Karat Gold nuggets, 18 Karat Gold and White Gold Ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel, 18K & Platinum Tire Ring signed with a David Webb Certificate
Located in Aspen, CO
David Webb white enamel, 18K, platinum "Tire" Ring, signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from David Webb. According to their records, this ring has approximately...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Early Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 6.0Cts Diamonds and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian 18k Gold, Silver and 6.0cts. Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Blue Guilloché Enamel Ring c.1840s Believed to be a descendant of the bagues au firmament...
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19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Monet Democratic Donkey Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone donkey, accented with clear crystals and red & blue enamel. By Monet. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Monet
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20th Century American Retro Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Pair of Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Enamel Tennis Racquet Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Tennis related cufflinks By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each head with white and green enamel inlay and a tennis racquet with recessed strings to its center. ...
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20th Century Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Coral, Green Enamel, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Enamel Pendant Necklace 15K Gold Art Nouveau c.1910
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this alluring antique Edwardian enamel pendant necklace made c.1910. In spite of its modest proportions, this pendant does not shy away from presenting t...
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Early 20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cushion Black Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Black enamel joins with the scintillation of 18k yellow gold for this ring. Black enamel in a rhombus silhouette serves as the crown, while 18k yellow gold strands form four sections...
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2010s American Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold and Enamel Box A black enamel box containing a mirror and two compartments. Signed: Cartier Approximate Measurements: 3" x 0.75" x 0.38" Approximately weighs 46 grams ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
Located in New York, NY
Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact Janesich Gold compact with linear motifs in black enamel. The compact opens to a mirror, a powder compartment, and a lipstick case. Approximate Me...
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20th Century French Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Turquoise, Tsavorites, Diamonds, Enamel, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Amethyst Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Chanel CC Crystal Faux Pearl Golden Line Long Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2465 Comes With Pouch Only Model CC Collection Metal Gilt Weight 117 g Length 90 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our ...
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2010s French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Blue Enamel Old European Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K White Gold and Platinum Length: 2.25 inches Width: 6.30 mm Weight: 3.39 grams Filigreed, 14K white gold and platinum, diamond art-deco (1920-1930) brooch. The met...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Lacloche Freres Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Lacloche Freres Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case A gold cigarette case adorned with a black enamel geometric design. Signed Lacloche Frères Paris and numbered Stamped with French ass...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid Century Italian designer Enameled Brooch was designed by Italian designer Frascarolo and inspired in a Roaring Lion Head motif. This 18K gold brooch is ready to lunge forwa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set made in 18k Yellow Gold. The earring weighs 20.90 grams and have appx. 1.40 carats diamonds and the ring we...
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20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Vintage Kurt Gutmann 18K Yellow Gold Green Ruby Eyes Enamel Frog Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Kurt Gutmann Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 30.50 mm Height: 14.75 mm Weight: 9.51 grams Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold ani...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brooch that can also be worn a choker pendant. 18ct gold with French hallmarks with Plique-a-jour enamelling. Old cut diamonds with natural pearl. Central diamon...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Norwegian Blue Guilloche Enamel Pendant Necklace Locket - Marius Hammer
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique guilloché enamel pendant made by the prominent Norwegian maker Marius Hammer of Bergen...
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Early 20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Garnet Heart Necklace 'Puffy' Pendant - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this adorable antique Victorian silver-gilt heart pendant made c.1900. Captivating and enchanting upon first glance, this pendant features a rich royal b...
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Early 20th Century Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Enamel

William IV 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1833
Located in Glasgow, GB
William IV 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, inscribed with 'IN MEMORY OF' within a gold foliate border and 'Wilson Agnew, died Feby 7th 1865, aged 83 ys' ins...
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1830s British William IV Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chanel CC Enamel Camellia Flower Long Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2468 Comes With Box Only Date 2011 Metal Gilt Weight 121 g Length 98 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ Every piece Dandelion Antiques sell is 100% aut...
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2010s French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

Vintage David Webb Leopard Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by David Webb in 18K yellow gold, this vintage, whimsical leopard ring is textured with Webb's signature, finely hammered finish. The black enamel spots and green enamel eyes co...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Gold Earrings with Blue Enamel Guilloche Pearl Cluster c.1800
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent pair of antique Georgian gold enamel earrings, made c.1880. This unique and beautiful pair is made w...
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Early 19th Century Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

0.75 Carat Marquise Diamond Turquoise Enamel Half Hoop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in IN
Adorn yourself with elegance and sophistication with these stunning 0.75 Carat Marquise Diamond Turquoise Enamel Half Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold. Crafted with meticulous attent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss Gold And Enamel Bracelet Circa 1840
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of a series of plaques with floral black and white enamel, in the Swiss style, length 18.0cm Weight: 57gr.
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1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a blue enamel frame surrounded by 64 natural seed pearls. Umarked but...
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20th Century French Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Pendant With Coat Of Arms
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial gilt silver and guilloche enamel egg. The body of the egg is enameled in a deep, beautiful red guilloche ena...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Suite, Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Important Antique Earrings and Pendant Suite. Lyre-shaped pendant and earring set in the original fitted box signed Rowlands & Frazer, London, c. 1860. Considered one of the most i...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Enameled Circle Earrings, Solid Gold C Shaped Earrings
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold White Enameled Circle Earrings - Solid Gold C Shaped Earrings, Gold and Burgundy Enameled Half Hoop Circle Earrings This earring...
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

White Enamel Huggies with Diamonds, 14K Yellow Gold, GH SI1 Diamonds
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Introducing our newest arrival: white enamel huggie earrings without the mark-ups! These beautiful earrings are perfect for everyday wear and will make a...
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2010s Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Cherry Necklace, Enamel Fruit Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Cherry Necklace - Enamel Fruit Necklace Special desing necklace with enamel. It’s a manual labour product. ‘Handmade’. Fashionable product....
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2010s Turkish Modern Enamel Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Swiss Blue Topaz & Sapphire Studded Enamel Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisite Enamel Cocktail 14 K Ring, center set with 6.14 Cts. Cushion Cut vibrant Swiss Blue Topaz, surrounded by Blue Sapphire Halo 0.48 Cts. accented with Diamonds, we...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Blue Red Enamel Sterling Silver Octagonal Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, octagonal-shaped 925/°°° sterling silver cufflinks with blue and white enamel. Marked JONA. Alex Jona cufflinks stand out, not on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Blue White Enamel Rectangular Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver rectangular cufflinks with blue and white enamel. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Enamel Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Blue Green Black Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver cufflinks with blue, green and black enamel. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Enamel Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver cufflinks with blue enamel. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in easy use and confi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Enamel Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 925/°°° sterling silver blue enamel cufflinks (diameter: 0.54"- 14mm). Alex Jona cufflinks s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Enamel Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Blue and Green Enamel Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver cufflinks with blue and green enamel. Alex Jona cufflinks stand out, not only for their special design and for th...
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2010s Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver cufflinks with light blue enamel. Dimensions: Large button 0.54inch-13mm diameter - Small button 0.43 inch-11mm di...
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2010s Italian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sophisticated Half Royal Blue Enamel Half Pave Sterling Silver Clip-on Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Half Royal Blue Enamel Half Pave Simulated Diamond Clip-on Earrings These classic and sophisticate-style earrings feature over 160pcs of round simulated diamond cz handset in plati...
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2010s American Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Blue Enamel Earrings By Jean Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by Tiffany & Co.'s legendary jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger, these chic earrings are crafted of vibrant blue enamel punctuated by bands of 18K yellow gold. Schlumberger i...
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20th Century American Retro Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Amethyst Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18k gold and platinum cabochon amethyst, diamond, green enamel ring by David Webb. This colorful and vibrant ring is set with a rich amethyst. It is surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.82 carats. The diamonds are G to H color and VS clarity. The ring is currently a size 7. It has iconic David Webb style...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold

GIA 0.60 ct F VS1 3EX Enamel Antique Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 0.60 ct F VS1 3EX Enamel Antique Art Deco Style Stud Earrings* GIA-Certified pairs of natural F VS1 3EX diamond weighing 0.60 ct set on the very fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle A very rare Persian, Qajar, polychrome enamelled gold cane handle, of cylindrical form, decorated with fl...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Hermès Enamel Printed Bracelet Thalassa Boats See Ghw Size GM 70
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet Print: "Thalassa" Pattern: Boats Made in Austria + I Made of enamel and yellow gold plated hardware ...
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Early 2000s Austrian Enamel Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique and Vintage Enamel Jewelry and Watches

From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, vintage and antique enamel jewelry and watches encompass a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Throughout history, far-flung cultures favored different techniques. For example, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire, while artisans living in France and Germany in the Middle Ages preferred champlevé. And Art Nouveau jewelry designers favored plique à jour.

At its core, enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add a painterly or illustrative quality to their work.

Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in the creation of enamel jewelry that sees the use of thin wires of fine silver or gold to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif.

Champlevé (“level field” in French) enamel is almost the opposite of cloisonné. In this technique, depressions in the metal are made by etching, engraving or chiseling, and then layers of enamel are built up until they rise slightly above the surface of the metal. The enamel is then fired and polished.

Guilloché is a technique in which translucent enamel is applied to a piece of metal that has had designs cut into it using a lathe. After the firing, the patterns on the metal become visible. Guilloché was made famous by Peter Carl Fabergé, whose jewelry house used the technique on many of its objets d’art as well as jewelry.

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