Editor's Notes

Cloisonné is one of the oldest and most respected decorative enamel processes in the world — a technique with origins in ancient Egypt, Persia, and Byzantine metalwork that applies vitreous enamel colors into wire-outlined compartments on a metal base and kiln-fires the piece until the enamel fuses to a glass-smooth surface flush with the wire outlines. The result is a piece whose color is not painted on but fused into the surface — a durability and depth of color that no printed, dyed, or soft-enamel alternative achieves at the same visual quality level. On a wine charm at the ¾″ scale, cloisonné produces a miniature piece of jewelry rather than a promotional item — the distinction is palpable at first handling.

For wine programs where the charm is intended as a collectible, a gift, or a brand statement rather than a functional identifier alone, cloisonné is the correct production process. The wine glass form factor (if the charm is shaped as a wine glass, as the product name suggests) creates a double identity: the charm identifies the glass and communicates the occasion simultaneously. A cloisonné wine charm with an estate logo or a vintage-specific design in a high-quality enamel finish is a branded piece that guests keep, display, and associate with the quality of the occasion where it was received. Contact our wholesale team for confirmed size, design options, available colors, minimum order, and production lead time.

Buyers comparing wine charm production tiers should review the Cast 2-D Wine Charm (XEYWD-GIAFS) for a full lapel pin process range at the same ¾″ size, and the Two-Tone Die-Struck Wine Charm (WATOE-EXFZL) for a no-enamel die-struck alternative with two-tone metal finish.

For confirmed specs and to discuss the cloisonné wine charm for your program, contact our team at 877-334-5323 or email wholesale@winebags.com.