Delicate Black, Garnet and Gold Necklace with Vintage Cloisonne, 18 inches

MDX-34

Regular price $65.00

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  • Black Onyx and vintage black cloisonne combine with vermeil (gold plated silver) accents to create a delicate yet sophisticated necklace.
  • 18 inches with secure gold tone lobster clasp
  • Though the word is French, cloisonné refers to a form of decorative art usually associated with China or Japan.
  • In cloisonné, copper wire is soldered to a metal surface to create tiny compartments, or cloissons, that are then filled with ground glass blended with metallic oxides to produce colorful enamels when fired. The glass shrinks as it melts so this process has to be repeated several times.
  • After the enameling phase, the copper wires are gilded, and the object is polished until perfectly smooth to the touch.
  • Only one available
  • Designer: Melissa Diamanti: Archaeologist, jewelry artist, teacher, bead enthusiast, and cat lover.  Her jewelry is inspired by the art of many cultures, past and present. She is known for her specialties: Viking Knit, Kumihimo, and her Permanent Twist Necklaces