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History
Everything about enamel is hot. Colors are hot, designs are hot, and the process itself is hot! Fine enamel uses glass, fire, and modern technology to make stunning, long-lasting jewelry, a true investment, like precious stones and metals have always been. SUSYMOR prides itself on designing fashionable, exciting and wearable jewelry that will last for many years.
High-quality enamel retains its color indefinitely. Witness the enamels created by Schlumberger and, a century ago, by Faberge for the Russian Czar. Enamel has survived from Roman times. But only true vitreous (glass) enamel has such durability. Beware of 'enamel' made of epoxy or plastic coating on metal, which will scratch and lose its luster. The 'pin test' tells you if the piece is true enamel, because a pin will pierce the epoxy surface. True enamel is made of powdered glass, fires to white-hot temperatures.
Technology
Vitreous or French enamel is fired at temperatures up to 1600 degrees C. The jeweler applies a paste of glass granules to gold made with special alloys. Powdered metals or metal oxides may also be added for color or translucency. When fires, the glass fuses with the metal. Quality enamel requires time, skill, and care, in absolute cleanliness. At SUSYMOR, we prepare the metal with care, keep it clean, and apply decorative finishes for brilliance and quality.
Design and Care
Enamel is glass, after all, and there is the possibility of chipping, just as an emerald, tourmaline, or opal can chip when not cared for properly. At SUSYMOR, all of our designs are carefully engineered to emphasize their wearability, beauty, and fashion appeal. But our clients always know that is one of our pieces should become accidentally damaged, we will repair it promptly in out own workrooms, to our highest standards of excellence.
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