Carnival Pendant – Champlevé & Cloisonné Enamel Necklace

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Celebrate bold color and artistry with this one-of-a-kind Carnivale Pendant, hand-crafted in sterling silver using the ancient enameling techniques of champlevé and cloisonné.

Pendant Details:
Size: 30mm x 25mm

Materials: Champlevé & cloisonné enamel in rich purples, fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep orange

Center spiral motif with radiating petal-like forms

Drop: Faceted natural amethyst briolette (purple accent stone)

Strand:

18" long, strung with AAAA grade Mexican Fire Opal faceted rondelles

Warm orange and flame-colored hues that perfectly complement the enamel work

Finished with a sturdy sterling silver clasp

Why You’ll Love It:

This necklace is a true statement piece—equal parts fine art and jewelry. The interplay of translucent enamel over textured silver creates glowing depth and movement, while the fiery opals and amethyst drop add elegance and contrast.

Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted by me (no helpers, just me like an elf in my studio...) ensuring you are wearing a one-of-a-kind work of art that cannot be duplicated. Perfect for collectors of artisan jewelry, enamel lovers, or anyone who adores bold, vibrant design.

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Did you know that enamels are melted glass?

Yes! It's true... To create this lovely pair of earrings, I first fabricated the silver base out of sheets of fine silver. The lines of the design are actually fine silver wires that I meticulously bent by hand (and tweezers) into the shapes you see. Then I placed granules of ground up glass (enamels) in between the wires and melted them in the kiln. There are as many as 20 layers of glass in each individual piece! After I've added all the layers of glass, I carefully grind and polish it until it sparkles!

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Champlevé: pronounced Shamp-lee-VAY

is the process of inlaying the colored glass enamels directly into a solid piece of silver, so there’s no need for a separate setting.

Cloisonné: pronounced Cloy-ZEE-nay! (always best when said with a flourish!)

is the process of using delicate silver or gold wires to create drawing lines that separate the different bits of colored enamel.

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ABOUT ME

Enamels are my passion.

I have always loved incorporating bright color and light into my work, so when I discovered the beauty of cloisonné enamel, I was hooked. My work incorporates color, light, and balance- be it abstract or figurative. I'm influenced by all the gorgeous jewelry of the past, but try to give it a modern twist.

I love crafting beautiful objects to wear and adore, and I hope you will enjoy owning them as much as I enjoy making them.