Enamel and sterling or 14k fusion jewelry trendy or could it age well?

[klb4556]

I've had my eyes on a couple of pieces, rings from Monica Rich Kosann and a necklace from Alex Woo, two of my favorites, and it's enamel fused to silver.

For instance, this Alex Woo heart with white enamel on silver
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I'm just wondering if people feel like this jewelry technique is something that is too trendy or do you think it could still be worn well 5-10 years down the line?


TIA

 

[BeautyAddict58]

Enamel has been used in jewelry for hundreds of years. But, as far as I know, if it gets damaged, it is done because there is no way to repair (I could be wrong) without damaging the rest of the design.

I once went to a museum exhibit where there were several enamel-on-gold circlet crowns made in the 1400s. All had quite a bit of wear/damage to the enamel, except one that was kept in a chest and not worn.