Cloisonne………….

This technique was developed in Egypt before 1800 BC, although the name Cloisonne was not applied until the 18th Century. In Cloisonne enameling, thin silver or gold wires are formed into a linear design. The spaces (cloisons or cells) between the strips are then filled with enamel. The Cloisonne technique is easily identified by the characteristic lines of metal that make up the design. This is an exacting art, requiring not only patient manipulation of the tiny strips of silver wire, but also a great deal of technical knowledge of the variables and firing characteristics of the enamels and metal alloys. Traditionally the strips of metal separated and outlined the different colors of glass. Both the miniatures & Jewellery are enameled on fine silver & most jewellery is set into frames of sterling silver