David Kuo vintage costume jewelry
Peacock feather enameled cuff bracelet and pierced earrings. 1980s. David Kuo vintage costume jewelry
David Kuo vintage costume jewelry
Los Angeles, California based renowned enamel artist and owner of Kuos Jewelry, David D. Kuo (born 1950), created unique handmade jewelry from the 1980s and 1990s. Wearable art, his products were sold in expensive department stores, high end boutiques, and art galleries, such as the Smithsonian Museum. Traditionally, the designer marked his bracelets, earrings and necklaces with “Champleve David Kuo” scrawled on the back.
Based on cloisonné enamel, his “Champleve” enameling technique is innovative. Foil is placed under the translucent enamel, which gives the product an iridescent shine. The designer learned this technique from his father, renowned artist Ming Kuo (b. 1918). The Kuo family has perfected and modernized ancient techniques to create their own unique designs and colors. Also, for necklaces the designer used natural stones and art glass. Noteworthy, each piece of David Kuo jewelry is unique, where no two pieces of jewelry are exactly the same. Kuo’s jewelry is very popular with fans and vintage jewelry collectors all over the world.
Art Deco Gazelle brooch. Metal alloy, enamel. 1980s
Hand engraved signature
David Kuo vintage costume jewelry
Artisan Picasso inspired hand painted pendant. Enamel, gold plated
Butterfly floral design clip on earrings. Copper, enamel. 1980s
Champleve enamel cuff bracelet, a true piece of artwork
Dark blue glass beaded gold filled necklace and enameled pendant
Glass bead enameled necklace and pendant. 1980s
Multicolor Champleve Enamel cuff bracelet. 1980s
Square shaped pierced earrings. White, black, gray and silver foiled enamel, copper. 1980s
Striped fish brooch. Champleve enamel
Champleve Designed by David Kuo
Scratched Champleve David Kuo
