Ordering Pins
Types of Pins
Custom Cloisonne Pins
Jewelry-quality pins with real glass enamel
Custom cloisonne pins (also written Cloisonné) are top-of-the-line, jewelry-quality lapel pins. Cloisonné pins embody the fine-art tradition of glass enameling started centuries ago. These pins are made by hand-pouring powdered glass into the recesses of a die-struck brass pin.
Request Your Free DesignThe pins can be plated in gold, silver, nickel and other polished platings. After being baked in a kiln at a very high temperature, the transparent glass enamel is sanded and polished flush with the metal lines that separate the colors. This gives the pins a smooth and lustrous look with a jewelry-like finish akin to fine jewelry by Fabergé or Hidalgo.
Cloisonné pins are most often used for recognition, awards, or membership pins. They are rarely used for trading. 2.00" and larger pins have two 8mm spur nails on the back, while smaller pins have one.
Custom Cloisonne Pins Advantages
- Jewelry-like finish & hard-polished appearance - view plating options
- Very high perceived value
- Beautiful, bright color with lustrous & transparent look
- Highest quality lapel pins available
Disadvantages of Cloisonné Pins
- Limited color choices - exact color matches not possible - no PMS
- Colored by hand - take longer to make than other types
- Priced higher than other types
- Polished plating styles only (no dyed or antique plating)
- Large or thin areas of color can crack when subject to stress
Custom Cloisonne Pin Pricing

