Plique-à-jour Enamel Hot Air Balloon Jewelry – Gradient Two-Tone (Stained Glass Effect)
$350.00
WHIMSICAL DREAM COLLECTION
The “Stained Glass” Balloon
Carrying Sweet Dreams to the Sky
$350.00
A hot air balloon is not just a vessel; it is a symbol of freedom, romance, and the courage to rise above. It carries the sweet dreams of every girl, drifting through a fairy-tale sky.
This piece features the rare and difficult “Plique-à-jour” (Translucent Enamel) technique. Unlike standard enamel, it has no metal backing. The light passes through the gradient colors like sunbeams through a cathedral’s stained glass window. Handcrafted with gold-plated wire frames, it is a fragile yet breathtaking work of art that frames the face with light.
“Letting in the daylight—a technique once reserved for royalty.”
“Plique-à-jour” is French for “letting in daylight.” It is an enameling technique where the enamel is applied in cells with no backing, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It has the visual effect of a stained-glass window. Because of its high difficulty, high failure rate, and time-consuming nature, it is rarely seen in mass production and is usually found only in European heritage brands or museum collections.
💎Translucent Beauty: The charm of this Hot Air Balloon lies in its transparency. Under natural light, the gradient colors glow with an ethereal brightness, casting colorful shadows and adding a “filter” of romance to your look.
✨Gradient Craftsmanship: We use a two-tone AB gradient design. The colors blend seamlessly from one shade to another, mimicking the vibrant hues of a balloon floating against a blue sky and white clouds.
🎨Symbol of Freedom: A hot air balloon represents travel, adventure, and the realization of dreams. Wearing this piece is a declaration of your unique personality and a reminder to keep your spirit soaring high.
What is the difference between Cloisonné and Plique-à-jour?
Cloisonné has a metal base that reflects light, while Plique-à-jour (used in these earrings) has no backing, allowing light to pass through the enamel like stained glass. This makes it much more fragile and difficult to create, hence more valuable.
Is the enamel color permanent?
Yes. Our enamel is fired at high temperatures, ensuring the colors remain vibrant and translucent forever. It will not fade like painted jewelry.
Material
Vitreous Enamel (Translucent)
Technique
Plique-à-jour (Open-Back Enamel)
Motif
Hot Air Balloon
Style
Whimsical, Fairy Tale, Art Nouveau Style
Type
Available as Earrings or Necklace
—Complimentary worldwide shipping
—For orders outside the HK, local duties and taxes may apply and are the responsibility of the purchaser
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