These Cobalt Blue Cloisonné Beads with Swarovski Earrings are constructed of gilded vermeil ear wires. Hand strung on these wires by artist Zachary Bloom are cobalt blue cloisonné beads with scarlet and green accents. Vermeil beads serve as a spacer for the light amethyst colored Swarovski crystals that sit atop the cloisonné beads.
These Cobalt Blue Cloisonné Beads with Swarovski Earrings measure approximately 2 inches. For a perfectly matched ensemble, select our Creamy White Coin Pearls and Swarovski Lariat Necklace.
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The Chinese metal art of cloisonné is one of the traditional crafts of Beijing, China. This 500-year-old tradition involves a six-step process: base-hammering, soldering, enamel filling, enamel firing, polishing and gilding. This decorative enamelwork involves the fusing of metal filaments to an object’s surface to form an outline. The design is then filled in with enamel paste.
Bohemian Daniel Swarovski was fascinated by the interplay of light and crystals since his childhood. He developed a machine to cut crystal gemstones to unsurpassed perfection at the age of 30. By the late 1960s, Swarovski crystals were gracing jewelry the world over.
Porous in nature, cloisonné should never be soaked. Care should also be taken to avoid chemicals and ammonia. To clean your cloisonné beads, simply wipe them with a soft polishing cloth.
The same care tips apply to the Swarovski crystals in this necklace. However, if your crystals become dirty, you may wash them occasionally with warm water, a mild detergent and a soft toothbrush.
Avoid vigorous polishing of your vermeil/gold-filled jewelry so as not to destroy the gold coating, and never expose it to moisture. Keeping it in a zip-lock bag will prevent moisture and humidity from attacking it.