Picture frame enamel purple

Violet guilloché enamel on gilded brass — compact, durable, and shines in various shades of violet depending on the light. This picture frame from Russkiye Samotsvety measures 8.5 × 11 cm, making it perfect for desks, nightstands, and any travel bag. A photo that matters to you — in a frame that honors it.

What the product photo shows — and what the eye sees

In the product photo, you can discern the violet surface and a subtle shimmer beneath it. This is guilloché enamel: under the transparent enamel layer lies a geometric pattern engraved into the brass. This pattern catches and refracts the light — the result is a surface that shifts between deep violet and a bright, almost silvery shimmer depending on the angle. No photo can fully capture this; the real object always surpasses the image.

Guilloché Enamel: A technique that justifies its price

The starting point: A rose engine — a mechanical precision tool — engraves a uniform pattern into the brass surface. No two patterns are identical; even with the same settings, individual nuances emerge.

Then: multiple layers of transparent, violet-tinted enamel, applied and fired at approximately 800 °C — layer by layer, always fully cooled between steps. The finished enamel is clear as glass and acts like a magnifying glass on the pattern beneath. This is the difference compared to a plastic frame, to printed color, to anything cheaper. Russkiye Samotsvety produces these frames in Russia with decades of experience in enamel techniques.

Small — ideal for travel and everyday life

8.5 × 11 cm: deliberately compact. This frame stands on the desk in the office, on the nightstand in a hotel, on the shelf in a holiday apartment. It travels with you — in a handbag, suitcase, or backpack. For anyone who wants to keep their favorite photo always close, this is the perfect form.

For Weddings, Anniversaries, Christmas

The deep violet makes this frame a impactful gift. For a wedding, adorned with a wedding photo; for an anniversary, with a picture from better times; for Christmas, for someone who lives far away — the recipient decides how it will be used.

Engraving & Personalization

Upon request, we can engrave the frame with a personal inscription. Date, name, a short saying — specify your desired text when ordering.

Upon request, we can include a personalized SilberVerse card in photo format (10×15 cm) — custom designed, suitable for the occasion, and currently free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the frame made of silver?
No. It is made of gilded brass — no silver included.

Why does the violet color change depending on the light?
The engraved pattern under the transparent enamel refracts the light differently — this creates the lively color effect that makes guilloché so special.

What is the difference from the oval cutout?
This frame has a rectangular inner cutout, SW11173 has an oval one. Both are made of gilded brass with violet guilloché enamel.

Is it suitable as a travel companion?
Yes. Compact size, self-standing, robust — ideal for travel.

Does it come in a gift box?
Yes, it comes in high-quality gift packaging.

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