What is a vintage enamel medallion?

A vintage enamel medallion is a small decorative disc featuring fired glass fused to a metallic base, usually worn as a pendant or carried as a charm. These pieces often display religious iconography, floral motifs, or geometric patterns framed in silver or gold.

How do I care for silver and enamel jewellery?

Keep enamel items away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive cloths that can scratch the glass surface or weaken the metal mounts. Store them individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching against other pieces in your collection.

How can I tell plique-a-jour from standard enamel?

Hold the piece up to a light source to check for translucency. Plique-a-jour lacks a solid backing metal, allowing light to shine straight through the coloured glass compartments like a tiny window.

Were these medallions worn daily?

Many religious medals and charms were designed for everyday personal devotion or commemoration. Their robust vitreous construction made them durable enough for regular wear on chains or charm bracelets.

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These vintage enamel medallion pieces bring together bright vitreous colours and precious metals, offering a wearable piece of history that catches the eye immediately.