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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:

Pop Stars

Pop Stars is a trend inspired by London’s swingy ’60s and the counterculture here in the States.

Marie Lichtenberg “Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be Alright” 18K gold enamel locket clasp.

Price upon request

Pop Stars

L’Atelier Nawbar 18K yellow gold and enamel earrings.

$1,800

lateliernawbar.com

Pop Stars

Emily P. Wheeler 18K yellow gold Color Story Cuff with aquamarine, topaz, green tourmaline, peridot, rubellite, pink tourmaline and enamel.

$24,000

emilypwheeler.com

Pop Stars

Tara Hirschberg pink tourmaline cocktail ring with pink tourmaline and mint/turquoise/pink enamel in 14K yellow gold.

$3,000

tarahirschberg.com

Pop Stars

Anne Sisteron Jewelry yellow gold, turquoise enamel, blue topaz turquoise enamel hoop earrings

$2,120.00

annesisteron.com

Pop Stars

Bea Bongiasca Baby Vine Tendril Ring with marquise cut peridot and purple enamel in 9K yellow gold and sterling silver.

$675

Pop Stars

Alison Lou All you need is … love! Features hand painted tie-dye enamel. 14K

$1,640

alisonlou.com

Nouveau Reach

Nouveau Reach draws from the artistic experimentation that was rebellion against the industrial revolution and mass production. It became one of the most creative times at the end of the 19th century and the beginning the 20th century designed by some of the leading jewelers of the time. Once again, modern designs turn to an irreverent and unexpected combination of color, gemstone and form.

Ark Fine Jewelry dreamscape earrings with plique-à-jour enamel in 18K recycled yellow gold and multi-color sapphires in sunrise coloration.

$8500

arkfinejewelry.com

Nouveau Reach

Marlo Laz 14K yellow gold Celeste Pendant with enamel, peridot, tanzanite and aquamarine.

$2,500

marlolaz.com

Nouveau Reach

Selim Mouzannar green enamel 18K pink gold with tanzanite.

Price upon request

selimmouzannar.com

Nouveau Reach

Past Perfect evokes ancient and antique jewels that fuse meaning and motifs into designs that represent everything from love and luck to protection and guidance. The enameling of this period played up the significance and design of the jewelry.

Heavenly Vices 19th century Love Token engraved and enameled with a swallow on a U.S. Seated Liberty Dime set in a modern 14K yellow gold and diamond bezel.

$2,650, on a 14K yellow gold and diamond handmade chain, $7.500

heavenlyvices.com

Past Perfect

Nadine Aysoy Catena Enamel double pink and orange sapphire ring in 18k yellow gold with enameling around the edges of the stones, reminiscent of Toi et Moi rings.

$3,095

nadineaysoy.com

Past Perfect

Cece Jewellery frosted 18K yellow gold pendant, hand-painted enamel rose among engraved leaves and star set diamonds.

Price upon request

cecejewellery.com

Past Perfect

Storrow 14k gold enamel and lapis Emblem Rosa Charm

$2,095

storrrowjewelry.com

Past Perfect

Erica Molinari Under The Looking Glass enamel pendants in blue colorations.

Prices vary with pendants

ericamolinari.com

Photo credit Laura Barton New Twist

Past Perfect

Marie Lichtenberg new enamel pendants with enameled heart motif.

Price upon request

marielichtenberg.com

Past Perfect

Selim Mouzannar lilac enamel with l18K pink gold, multicolored, gemstones and diamonds

Price on request

selimmouzannar.com

Past Perfect

Circa 1700 Love Conquers All Enamel And Diamond Shield pendant in 18K gold, can be hand engraved. Enamel and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18K gold,
Love Conquers All Cosmic Orb Locket in 18K gold, This Be Your Lucky Star Custom Zodiac Enamel Pendant in 18K gold. All pieces can be customized with enamel hues and gemstones. Shown on the Circa 1700 Cosmic Large Link Chain in 18K gold.

Past Perfect

Effy Jewelry 14K rose gold, diamond and enamel earrings.

$3,015

effyjewelry.com

Past Perfect

Jenna Blake Flying Scarab charm in 18K yellow gold, enamel and traditional scarab stone with diamond accents.

$7,600

jennablake.com

Brush Strokes: Enamel Jewelry Looks That Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Brush Strokes: Enamel Jewelry Looks That Will Put a Smile on Your Face

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: