ABOUT US
OUR STORY
FIMITIF is inspired by the gorgeous enamels found in verdant greens, elegant purples, and intense reds. Although frozen in a small space, they possess the power of a king. Through the lens of enamel jewelry, we are dedicated to revealing new elegance and charm for women. Our jewelry delights the wearer and inspires inner strength. Enameling is at the heart of our brand. Prior to this, all of our business was offline personalization, including enamel dials. In 2020, we began an online business and are now planning an online personalization service. Our goal is to bring every woman her own special jewelry, combining ancient history and elegant art with enamel painting.
Painted Enamel Craftsmanship
Enamel is a very special material, made of molten silica mixed with various minerals. First, the enamel is ground with two porcelain balls and mixed with water. Painted enamel is then applied with white or opaque enamel glaze onto the copper body, and after sintering in the kiln, the surface is smoothed. Various colors of enamel glaze are then applied to decorate the patterns. To prevent colors from being mixed, the adjacent color glazes are fired and a layer of glaze is applied repeatedly. Painting enamel requires highly skilled craftsmen with exceptional painting, enamel color matching, and firing skills. The finished product has a strong three-dimensional sense, and the rich and bright colors are achieved through repeated coloring and firing.
History and Heritage
As early as the end of primitive society, the ancient Egyptians began to experiment with smelting and applying glass-like glazes to pottery and stone. The enamel brooch of Princess Amenemhat III from the Twelfth Dynasty, now housed in the Cairo Museum in Egypt, represents the pinnacle of Egyptian gold and enamel craftsmanship.With the continuous improvement of glaze technology and the rapid development of metal craftsmanship, the color of glaze has been enriched, and two types of enamels, transparent and opaque, have emerged, and built-in enamel technology has become dominant. Based on current archaeological findings, the ring and double eagle scepter head from the 12th century BC that were unearthed in Cyprus, Greece, are recognized as the most primitive examples of cloisonné enamel.In medieval Europe, there were many famous enamel production centers, such as Limoges in France and the Rhine region in Germany. Enamel artists were keen on creating various enamel utensils, including relic boxes, holy crosses, gospels, scepters, and crowns, which were all decorated with enamel.
Modern Enamel Jewelry
With the passage of time, enamel has become a new favorite in the jewelry industry. The rich colors and bright luster satisfy our imagination of jewelry colors. Enamel has been closely related to jewelry since its inception. The brilliant and rich colors, gem-like textures, and beautiful decorative effects are all reasons to love it. Enamel glazes are like pigments in the hands of designers, and the ever-changing colors can satisfy their creative needs for color combinations to the greatest extent.For designers, enamel is a "game" of color and temperature, as well as an art of precision and ingenuity. Whether it is attention to color matching or precise control of temperature, it requires extreme ingenuity. Slight differences in heat and time during the firing of the glaze or bluing process can lead to changes in color. In the fierce fire, the enamel is "reborn" after numerous calcinations, and the high-saturation colors and exquisite patterns often leave us ecstatic.
