Enamel has become the new way to enhance or add beautifully thought out contrasting hues to gemstone jewelry. I remember a time around 15 years ago when enamel jewelry was coming out of Italy and India and U.S. retailers felt they could not sell it. Now it is on small and large stores’ holiday orders or already in store.
Looks in enamel range from ancient and antique words and motifs to Art Nouveau inspirations to mod ’60s interpretations. It’s look that can put a smile on your face with more witty and whimsical designers or have you gazing at the sheer beauty of the mix color combinations and artistic innovations.
By Beth Bernstein
Melissa Kaye 18K karat yellow gold one-of-a-kind Lenox rings with neon enamel and pink sapphire, ruby, pink spinel, and Paraiba tourmaline.
Prices range from $9,400- $28,650
melissakayejewelry.com
Here are some we found profoundly intriguing in the different themes: