Enamel Jewelry Collection  

Sterling Silver Jewelry with Fired Enamel Artistry

Enamel work dates back over 3,000 years to ancient Egypt and Greece, where artisans discovered that glass powder could bond permanently to metal through controlled heating. The technique spread through Byzantine workshops and Russian Fabergé studios before reaching modern jewelry makers. Today's enamel jewelry uses the same basic principle: silica-based glass mixed with metal oxides for color, applied to silver, then kiln-fired until the glass melts and fuses to the metal surface. The enamel pieces at SilverRush Style feature several traditional techniques. Cloisonné uses thin silver wire to create cells that hold different enamel colors. Champlevé involves carving recesses into the silver and filling them with enamel. Plique-à-jour leaves no backing behind the enamel, allowing light to pass through like a stained glass window. Each method produces distinct visual effects while maintaining the same fired-glass durability. Sterling silver serves as the ideal base metal for enamel work. The .925 silver alloy withstands firing temperatures without warping, and its neutral tone lets enamel colors appear true. Browse the collection to find enamel jewelry that adds permanent color to your silver rotation.