Custom Hard Enamel Pins: Jewelry-Grade Modern Cloisonne

Hard enamel pins begin the same way as soft enamel: your design is die struck into a metal base and the recessed areas are filled with Pantone-matched enamel paint. The difference lies in what happens next. Hard enamel pins are overfilled with enamel, baked at higher temperatures to achieve maximum hardness, and then ground and polished until the enamel surface is perfectly flush with the metal lines.

The result is a completely smooth, glass-like surface that feels like a piece of fine jewelry. This modern cloisonne process produces a pin with superior scratch resistance, vibrant color depth, and an unmistakable premium feel that separates it from every other pin style on the market.

Choose hard enamel when your pin represents a significant award, a premium brand, or a collectible item where perceived value matters. The smooth finish communicates prestige and craftsmanship. Hard enamel is also the better choice for pins with fine text or small details, as the flat surface provides greater clarity.

Choose soft enamel when you want a vibrant, textured look at a lower price point. Soft enamel is the more cost-effective option and works beautifully for trading pins, promotional giveaways, and merchandise. Both styles use the same Pantone color matching and metal plating options.

Years of service pins, executive recognition awards, and professional membership emblems demand a product that reflects the significance of the achievement. Hard enamel delivers that level of distinction. Its scratch-resistant surface ensures the pin looks as pristine after a decade of daily wear as it did the day it was presented.

The smooth, weighty feel of a hard enamel pin immediately signals quality when an employee or honoree receives it. For organizations that take recognition seriously, modern cloisonne is the standard that sets the tone for your entire awards program.

Pair your hard enamel design with a plating finish that matches your brand's personality. Options include polished gold, polished silver, rose gold, black nickel, antique gold, antique silver, and antique copper. We also offer custom shapes (die-cut to your design's outline), multiple size options, and your choice of backing (butterfly clutch, rubber, deluxe locking, or magnetic).