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plique-à-jour — [plēk′ä zho͞or′; ] Fr [ plē kȧ zho͞or′] n. [Fr, lit., braid letting in daylight] an enameling technique in which the colored enamels are fused into the spaces of a wire framework on a temporary backing; the backing is then removed, producing a… … English World dictionary
plique-a-jour — |plē(ˌ)kä|zhu̇(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: French : a style of enameling in which more or less transparent enamels are fused into a pierced framework so that the light passes through the enamels and enhances their color producing an effect similar… … Useful english dictionary
plique-à-jour — /pleek ah zhoor /; Fr. /plee kann zhoohrdd /, Fine Arts. an enameling technique in which unbacked wirework is filled with transparent enamel, resulting in a stained glass effect. [1875 80; < F: lit., braid that lets in the daylight] * * * ▪… … Universalium
plique à jour — … Useful english dictionary
enamelwork — e·nam·el·work (ĭ nămʹəl wûrk ) n. 1. Decorative work done in enamel. 2. Enamelware. * * * Metal objects decorated with an opaque glaze fused to the surface by intense heat. The resulting surface is hard and durable and can be brilliantly… … Universalium
ÉMAUX — Le terme émail , au singulier, suscite plus d’impressions tactiles que visuelles; il évoque la dureté lisse de surfaces impénétrables aux corrosions, la netteté réfractaire d’une glaçure où le toucher ne saurait découvrir de faille. Mais que le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Cloisonné — Ming Dynasty cloisonné enamel bowl, using nine colors of enamel … Wikipedia
Champignolles (Eure) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Champignolles. 48° 57′ 22″ N 0° 45′ 45″ E … Wikipédia en Français
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Jewellery — (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring or bracelet, made from gemstones, precious metals or other materials.The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel , which was anglicised from… … Wikipedia
