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Book Your AppointmentAn unusual 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold Swiss enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More necklace that was made circa 1830. There are 22 sections including the clasp. 21 are double sided and feature different coloured birds on varied backgrounds.
Swiss enamel jewellery has a rich and intricate history. The Swiss are known for their precision and craftsmanship and so Switzerland became a significant hub for the production of enamelled jewellery. This exquisite art form, characterised by its vibrant colours and detailed designs, quickly gained popularity among the European elite who embarked on the Grand Tour. in the early 1800s.
The art of enamelling involves fusing powdered glass to a metal surface, often gold or silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
More, through intense heat. Swiss artisans mastered this technique, producing pieces that were not only beautiful but also durable. The Jura region, in particular, became renowned for its skilled craftsmen who specialised in creating delicate enamelled watches, brooches, and pendants.
This necklace may well have been a long guard chainA long chain from which a key, watch or other object of use is hung. More but has been shortened at some pointA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More. However it fits neatly around the neck and is very decorative to wear.
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