Unique Piece n°28 - Costume Jewelry Brooch

A unique creation born from artisanal savoir-faire

For over three decades, the Ciléa workshop team has been envisioning creations where each piece of jewelry tells a story. In the workshop in Rennes, artisans and designers craft original costume jewelry, relying on precise techniques and a free artistic approach. Each piece is the result of aesthetic and technical research, recognized by the EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label, which highlights the excellence of French savoir-faire.

A piece entirely handmade

Unique piece n°28 comes to life through an entirely manual process. The shapes are carefully cut, then worked to create this scaly effect with deep nuances. Pigments are applied by hand to achieve a subtle velvety finish, while brass accents catch the light and structure the whole. This meticulous work gives birth to one of our original costume jewels, where every detail reveals the artisan's intervention.

Émaline, the House's signature material

At the heart of this creation, Émaline provides lightness and resistance. This exclusive resin, developed in our workshop, allows for rich textures and unique light effects. The resulting reflections give depth and intensity to the piece, making this brooch an emblematic example of original costume jewelry that is both elegant and durable.

This brooch was born from a fascination with materials that display changing reflections. In the workshop, the artisans sought to recreate the deep, almost textile-like appearance of a velvety surface, while maintaining the rigidity and delicacy of a piece of jewelry. The first attempts involved mixing different shades of taupe, precisely layered to achieve a lively and nuanced scaly effect.

As the work progressed, light became a central element. The artisans added subtle details, designed to catch reflections and create a contrast with the softness of the background. This duality between matte and glossy, between depth and brilliance, gave the piece an almost tactile dimension.

But it was in the final stages that the brooch revealed its full uniqueness. By manipulating the piece under different lights, the artisans discovered that each angle offered a new interpretation of the colors and textures. This changing character, impossible to reproduce exactly, marked a turning point: it would not be a model, but a prototype.

Unique piece n°28 thus became a distinct creation, an object born of experimentation and intuition, preserved as such to maintain its fragile balance. Today, it embodies the spirit of original costume jewelry : free, expressive, and profoundly unique.

Care tips for one of our original costume jewelry pieces

Avoid water and chemicals
Contact with perfumes, creams or humidity can alter colors and reduce the jewelry's brilliance.

Store it away from light
Store your brooch in a pouch or jewelry box to protect it from dust and direct sunlight.

Clean it gently
A soft, dry cloth is sufficient to revive Émaline's shine without damaging its surface.

Handle it with care
Avoid bending the thinnest parts and protect it from impacts to preserve its beauty over time.

With these simple gestures, your unique piece n°28, from our collection of original costume jewelry, will retain all its sparkle and exceptional character for a long time.