Posts Tagged “enamel”

Sizing Bracelets can be a challenging task.
May 6th 2021

Sizing Bracelets can be a challenging task.

Sizing wide bracelets can be a challenging task. Bracelets of the same length can fit differently due to their construction. The length and shape of the individual links affects they way the bracelets bends around the wrist. Also, the thickness of th…

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Enamel "Hook" Bracelet
Jan 11th 2019

Enamel "Hook" Bracelet

Just now finished this Sterling Silver, 18 k Gold and Vitreous Enamel "Hook" Bracelet. It takes many hours of tedious work to make this bracelet! Vitreous Enamel is glass that is fired onto the surface of the metal at temperatures of 1550 degrees and…

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Packing Vitreous Enamel
Jun 24th 2018

Packing Vitreous Enamel

Vitreous Enamel is glass that shares the same co-efficient of expansion as the metal it is being fused to. This action happens at approximately 1750 degrees .... depending on the particular enamel and the metal it is being fused to. A number of facto…

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Refurbishing Classics
Apr 12th 2018

Refurbishing Classics

We are pleased to have the opportunity to clean and refurbish Bowman Originals items ... at no charge. Alterations and tasks other than refinishing and polishing will require a slight charge. It is in our best interest to have your Bowman Origin…

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Hard Vitreous Enamel ...  a lost art.
Mar 2nd 2018

Hard Vitreous Enamel ... a lost art.

Handmade and engraved Sterling Silver Enamel Earrings. Hard Vitreous enameling dates back at least to the age of the great Egyptian Pharaohs. The ancient technique is nearly a lost art. Only a hand full of artisans worldwide continue the ancient tech…

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1691 Hispania Pendant
Sep 21st 2017

1691 Hispania Pendant

Historic Coins of Spain are the inspiration for this pendant handmade is Sterling Silver and accented with Hard Vitreous Enamel. The bail is accented with three fully faceted fine Blue Topaz. The 1691 Hispania Pendant is suspended from a Two Hook Nec…

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