Delicately accented with enamel, each piece offers a soft contrast against precious metals. Enamel jewelry feels both playful and polished. Easy to wear, easy to love, and designed to last.
Enamel jewelry is more than the standard jewelry we know. Enamel jewelry is a special technique in which powdered glass is fused with other materials, in this case, gold and silver, which creates colorful and smooth designs. The process starts when glass powder, normally mixed with different materials, is heated at high temperatures until it melts and bonds permanently to the surface. Once it is cold and the process is finished, the enamel material is formed.
How can I care for and maintain my enamel jewelry?
Taking care of the enamel jewelry you have means taking care of yourself, and the steps you must take are very similar to those you would take with other jewelry you have. To begin with, the first and most important rule is that the jewelry should be cleaned with water, soap, and cloths, but without the use of ultrasonic cleaners, chlorine, perfume, or even lotions. It is not said that you should not take a shower with the enamel jewelry you have, but it is highly recommended that, to take proper care of the jewelry in general, you do not take a bath with it, due to the large amount of water or the shampoo and/or lotions you might be using.
Can enamel jewelry be worn daily?
Of course, it can be worn daily, but like many other jewelry pieces, you need to take care of the jewel. Since the enamel jewelry is made of powdered glass, you need to be careful it won't get hit, dropped, or knocked hard against a strong surface since it may break; however, that that dosent make it irrelevant for daily activities. The most common enamel jewelry is, without a doubt, rings and bracelets.
What are the enamel techniques?
Cloisonné: It is a technique that consists of thin wires of metals that form small compartments of different colors of enamel. It has a detailed look and generally slightly raised contours.
Champlevé is a technique where the cells are carved into the metal and then filed with enamel. This type of technique is ideal for bold designs.
Cold Enamel: A delicate pattern in metal is turned, overlaid with transparent enamel; this reflects a deep shine, giving a classic, luxurious style.
Plique-à-jour: Like the use of stained glass, this decoration fills the cells that are unsupported, and therefore the light shone through is even more striking.
Resin enamel: This method is unique since glass does not undergo firing in the kiln, and colored resin replaces it; thus, it is a relatively cheap way.
