Enamel Bee Necklace with Pearl Stem and Ruby Eyes
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- Plique-A-Jour - Plique a jour, which translates from the French as ?glimpse of daylight? is a method of enamelling in which the backing is removed or cut away so the light shines through, with a similar effect to a stained glass window. The enamel is held in place by border.
Although the technique of plique-a-jour has been known and in use since the 6th century, it became popular again in the late 19th century, in Russia and Scandinavia. Plique-a-jour was popular in the Art Nouveau period, especially for jewellery.
Because of the length of time required to produce an item, and the high failure rate, production was limited, and the technique is little used today.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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necklaces, pearl
- pearl, cultured 1,031
- pearl, freshwater 232
- necklaces, set with - enamel, silver 65
- plique a jour - jewellery and objects 90
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