Sunday, January 23, 2011

Copper Demi-Parure by Unknown Artist Idnar

This sets screams late eighties or early nineties and consists of a large brooch and a pair of pierced earrings.  I cannot find ANY information online about these particular pieces, or their maker.  Each item is stamped with the name "Idmar" in cursive letters.  This hallmark looks like a profressional marking as it is uniform, crisp, and not etched. 

Enamel is a glass powder/paste which is applied and then fused to a metal surface (most commonly bronze, copper, or gold) under very high temperatures to create a decorative design.  Some enamels are translucent, while others are opaque, depending on the metal oxide content of the glass and its temperature at the time of cohesion.  The first true enamel  was used in Greek gold jewelry dating from the 4th century BC. 

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.etsy.com/ is coming soon.

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