Enamel began as a gemstone substitute, with early examples like a Mycenaean cloisonné ring. Over time, it evolved across cultures into forms like Chinese cloisonné and Limoges enamel. My work returns to this early relationship by translating the faceted light of gemstone cuts onto flat, hand-painted enamel surfaces. Through this process, I explore how a traditional material can be understood and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. For me, this also reflects a personal belief that individuality comes not from rejecting the past, but from understanding it and finding my own way forward.