Floral Enamel Bangle Bracelet rhodium dress clip 25" Empire waist

25" Empire waist

an estate find

closes front with 3 buttons

Waist measures 28" with stretch up to 32"

SIZE: Vintage size France 40

Floral Enamel Bangle Bracelet rhodium dress clip 25" Empire waistThis cloisonn enamel bangle was made in the early 20th Century, most likely in China. The colors and design are just exquisite, and to appreciate the craftsmanship, one needs to understand the process of making cloisonn. Derived from the French word cloison (meaning "to separate") in this process fine metals are soldered to create an outline of the desired pattern. These compartments are filled with different colors of opaque enamel, and the metallic