| Cloisonné enameling is an ancient technique in which thin strips of metal wire are used to separate color areas. Enamel powders are painstakingly applied between the wires in thin layers, firing each individual layer at around 1450 degrees Fahrenheit. When the height of the enamel reaches the height of the wire, the surface is ground smooth to expose all of the wires and then either fired for a glossy finish or polished for a more subtle effect. As many as 15 layers of color create the unparalleled depth of our individually handmade cloisonné enamel bracelets, earrings, and pendants. |