ABOUT ENAMEL
There are so many things to learn about enamel. While it’s an ancient artform, skilled modern jewelry artists keep the art alive for a 21st century collector. Click on any of the topics here to learn more about the fascinating topics within the world of enameling. There are several different types of enameling—learn about each of them and deepen your appreciation for the skill involved.
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Hard Fired or Vitreous Enamel
In this artform, liquid glass is fused to metal at temperatures of up to 1500 F. Our enamel colors come from blends of rare metals like gold, cobalt and manganese, with each color requiring a different firing temperature. Designs with several colors require multiple firings to create lustrous color that never fades.