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What is Guilloché?

Guilloché

Guilloché is a term used in jewelry. It is a process of enameling, where translucent enamel (fused glass) is applied over a metal surface that has been engraved in some way - often with a spirograph design.

The technique as it pertains to jewelry making involves carving a design into a base metal. After this carving, the guilloche pattern is then sometimes filled with different colors and opacities of enamel paint. After enameling, decorative accents such as hand-painted roses may be added to an item. This is the typical guilloche flower pattern which is commonly seen in the first photo below.

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Examples of Guilloché Jewelry: (click the pictures for more detail)

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