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This is how David-Andersen is keeping Norway's enamel know-how alive

By Eleanor Kittle
David Andersen gold-plated brooch with hand-painted vitreous enamel

18k yellow gold-plated brooch with hand-painted vitreous enamel, €790 and €530. David-Andersen. See header credits below. Photo: Anne Valeur

In Norway, an ancient craft tells dazzling visual stories through intricate, vibrant jewellery. A technical feat, enamel is as closely associated with the country’s design identity as knitting – and for 150 years, the family-owned house David-Andersen has been synonymous with the traditional technique. As the brand celebrates its milestone anniversary, we explore the craft that has defined its history and is poised to pave a colourful future