William Harper art jewelry
Est. 1966 · Museum-Quality Art Jewelry

William

Harper

Six decades of mastering gold cloisonné enamel. One-of-a-kind wearable sculptures housed in the world's most prestigious institutions.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art ✦ The Vatican Museum ✦ Victoria & Albert Museum ✦ Smithsonian Institution ✦ Museum of Fine Arts Boston ✦ Cleveland Museum of Art ✦ 35+ Museums Worldwide ✦ The Metropolitan Museum of Art ✦ The Vatican Museum ✦ Victoria & Albert Museum ✦ Smithsonian Institution ✦ Museum of Fine Arts Boston ✦ Cleveland Museum of Art ✦ 35+ Museums Worldwide ✦
William Harper standing in his gallery exhibition surrounded by his cloisonné enamel artwork
The Artist

Where Art Meets
Precious Metal

For over sixty years, William Harper has pushed the boundaries of what jewelry can be. His gold cloisonné enamel masterpieces transcend mere adornment—they are wearable sculptures that challenge convention.

“Each piece is born without preliminary sketches, allowing creativity to flourish freely.”

Three-Dimensional Works

Shadow Boxes

Gold leaf, enamel, and precious materials composed within sculptural frames — each a miniature world of texture and luminosity.

Shadow box with gold, purple, and emerald cloisonné enamel — a cosmic bloom of layered precious metals
Gold leaf shadow box with central medallion surrounded by sculpted gold forms
Shadow box featuring central golden disc with rich amber and copper enamel
Shadow box with amethyst purple center and gold leaf surround with ruby accent
Shadow box with swirling gold and purple enamel forming a nebula-like spiral
Golden horizon shadow box with warm amber tones
Rose-colored shadow box with gold leaf accents and gemstone
Desert rose shadow box — pink enamel with gold and emerald details

Available through private inquiry

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Years of Mastery

One of a Kind

Every Piece Unique

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Each masterpiece is available exclusively through private inquiry. Schedule a studio visit in New York City or reach out to begin the conversation.

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