Materials glossary / Plating and finish
Enamel
On the label: Enamel · Plating and finish
What it is
Powdered glass fused onto metal at high heat (vitreous enamel), or a cold resin colored to imitate it. Vitreous enamel is hard and lightfast; resin 'enamel' can chip and yellow.
Plating and finishs: A thin layer of one metal over another. The layer's thickness, written in microns, decides how long it lasts; US law sets minimums for what may be called gold-filled or vermeil.
Wikidata: Material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing. Q213371 →
In the research
251 PubMed papers mention it with jewelry, allergy, eyewear or UV; the three most recent:
- Oral Piercing in the Aspect of Periodontal and Dental Health-A Narrative Review · Journal of clinical medicine, 2026
- Are childhood diseases associated with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization? - Results from an observational study · Clinical oral investigations, 2026
- Fluorescence in Direct Dental Resin-Based Composites and Natural Teeth: A Narrative Review · Dentistry journal, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on one fabric or one filter says little about the piece in your hand.
Pieces whose listing names it
11 on the siteMatched from the words in the supplier's listing; the full material line is on each product page.
Made in the USA
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Other plating and finishs
Clasp & Lens describes materials from the public record and does not appraise, grade or test pieces; what a listing states is the supplier's statement. If a piece causes a rash, take it off; a reaction that spreads or blisters is a doctor's question, and sunglasses are no substitute for impact-rated eye protection where that is required.