4030450 Christian Cloisonne Cross Gold Leaf Enamel Filigree Stretch Bracelet

Beautiful Cloisonne' stretch bracelet with white, red and green flowers on a gold background bead. Comes in a beautiful satin lined gift box with a ribbon and bow affixed, no wrapping required.  Cloisonné is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the bright blue that appealed to the Oriental aesthetic sense. After a processing breakthrough, most articles for his daily use were made of cloisonné; in time cloisonné became popular among the common people; their favorite called 'Jingtai Blue'. Cloisonné manufacture is comprehensive and sophisticated, combining the techniques of making bronze and porcelain ware, as well as those of traditional painting and sculpture: Model hammering:Filigree welding:Enamel filling:Surface