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Notice the pattern beneath the metal on the green cloisonne heart! The metal pocket with the missing enamel is shaped like a shallow cup and shows the ridged pattern which can be seen through the transparent enamel on the other pockets.  The old cloisonne had little pockets which were filled over the metal base which usually had a pattern. Hense the name cloisonne! The pattern on the metal show through the enamel. Newer cloisonne is usually made with wire wrapped into a design on the bead etc. There are several ways in which the technique is used today. The oldest cloisonne was used to decorate Chinese brass vases!