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CLOISONNÉ

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Victorian era antique 18K gold earrings featuring turquoise and cloisonné enameling
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Cloisonné translates to "compartments".

Cloisonné is an enamel technique where fine wires are soldered to a metal base without creating any indentation.

These compartments are then filled with enamel, fired, and polished.

Cloisonné Gallery

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