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Enamel


Mid Century Vintage 18K gold, diamond, blue & green guilloche enamel brooch pin
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
Enamel is a powdered glass that is fused to a metal when fired in a kiln, at temperatures between 1,380° & 1,560° Fahrenheit.

Enamel is usually colored, and is set atop various metals, for decorative purposes.

There are various types of enameling techniques such as guilloché, taille d'épargne, cloisonné, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and grand feu.

Enamel Gallery

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