The love affair between women and jewellery has continued to blossom over the years! It makes us feel all kinds of things, ranging from pure happiness to extreme empowerment. Just like clothing serves as a means of expression, jewellery too puts forth our authentic selves and gives the world a glimpse into our moods.
Right now, the one thing we all share in common is the need for positive emotions and a sense of bliss. Enter enamel jewellery in all its colourful glory!
Whether it’s a special occasion or a typical day with normal activities lined up, enamel jewellery fits right in. It not only elevates your outfit but also ensures high spirits, thanks to the lively colours and the stunning motifs. Surely, you must have noticed your favourite influencers and fellow fashion enthusiasts flaunting bright, stacked rings or drool-worthy pendants with unique designs and palettes all over social media!
The Evolution
Enamelling has secured a spot for itself in Indian as well as western jewellery. Fun, fresh and often graphic, it can be a great way to add a breath of fresh air to your minimalist or maximalist wardrobe. The decorative coating technique can be traced back hundreds of years and the pieces have been successful in establishing themselves as wearable art. New enamelling tools and techniques keep emerging every once in a while. For jewellery enthusiasts and designers around the world, it has become a go-to, and in India, enamel jewellery is a mainstay. In the western scene, enamel jewellery of today holds pop-art references but when it comes to traditional stunners, we’re able to spot cultural footprints even if the designs are reimagined to fit modern times.
One prominent enamel technique in India has been Meenakari, which finds its origins in Persia. It involves decorating precious metals with this coloured powder made from glass, semi-precious, or precious metals. It truly is a delight, because the designs are incredibly intricate and make for timeless additions to one’s closet. The success of Meenakari in India can be attributed to the royals in the Mughal era, and skilled craftsmen deserve the credit for preserving its charm for years and years.
For The Minimalists
For people whose style leans more towards keeping it simple, clean and sophisticated, the enamel jewellery trend may feel daunting because of all the brights it brings in. But there’s a way for minimalists too, to embrace the jewellery that’s on everyone’s minds and wishlists! It is by choosing pieces with only a hint of colour and lots of geometry. Besides, this might be exactly what you need to add a fun element to your neutral-hued outfits, without overdoing it.
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For The Maximalists
As someone who loves all things OTT, nothing is off-limits for you! Enamel jewellery is your playground, thanks to highly elaborate pieces with chunky elements, dramatic motifs and a burst of colour. It’s the most fun part of being a maximalist and definitely aligns with your ‘extra’. The best way to make the most out of this would be to layer or stack your jewellery. It promises to add some cheer to your #OOTD, and thus set a positive tone for the day.
Valliyan by Nitya Arora
Valliyan by Nitya Arora
For The Ones In The Experimental Stage
The best part about all kinds of jewellery is that each of us has unique preferences, and always aim for them to be distinct. While some people have figured out and nailed theirs, others are still trying to navigate their way through various trends and classics. If enamel jewellery caught your eye at some point and you’re wondering how it will fit into your style which is neither minimalist nor maximalist, we think you’d want to start small. Instead of pronounced pairings, why not begin with just colour-splashed enamel earrings for a festive occasion? Or, statement rings with only a hint of colour?
Joules by Radhika 
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Enamoured with enamel yet? Go ahead and give it a shot; we’re sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised! Jewellery is more than just a closet addition and is a huge conversation-starter. You’ll be better off making choices that are sui generis. Don’t forget to keep it fun, because that is the single most important style tip for these colour-splashed wonders.
