Russian Silver Inlayed With Colorful Enamel - How Is It Done?

Known for exquisite handicrafts and enamel work,crafting Sterling silver and decorating it with
Russian artists are experts at carving silver laidenamel work giving it a bright colorful look. Peter
with enamel. The art of metal crafting with inlayFaberge is perhaps, one of the most famous
of ivory, wood and precious stones was verynames associated with this style of decorating
popular in the ancient civilizations. Exquisite inlaymetals. He was given the task of creating a
work in enamel has been found in China, Greecebeautiful Easter egg every year which was
and Roman archeological excavations. As eachcrafted out of gold with precious stones, holding a
country and artist has his or her own style, thetreasure inside. Some of the artists been credited
Russian artists have an amazing style whenwith creating magnificent masterpieces in Christian
working with silver and enamel. Mostly Champleveart using the technique of inlay.
and Cloisonne styles are used to craft enamel intoThe art of metal crafting with inlay of ivory,
metals. Jewelry pieces and decorative art is awood and precious stones was very popular in
special skill of Russian artist.the ancient civilizations. Exquisite inlay work in
Known for exquisite handicrafts and enamel work,enamel has been found in China, Greece and
Russian artists are experts at carving silver laidRoman archeological excavations. It has been
with enamel. The skill and talent inherent in thenoted that there are many types of sculpting
sculptors has been passed down the generation,with inlay work. Usually, vitreous enamel is used in
for hundreds of years. They have been famousbright colors and translucent looks on hardening
for crafting beautiful Faberge eggs, objects ofso, very commonly used in inlay. This is also used
utility like samovars, candy holders, cups, plates,to make beads, added to paintings and sculptures
boxes and chests while the decorative items arefor a smooth finish. As each country and artist
equally well crafted.has his or her own style, the Russian artists have
For the past 2 centuries, Russian artists havean amazing style when working with silver and
made a name for themselves in the exotic art ofenamel.