Dichroic Glass Jewelry

When I was a kid, I used to have play jewelry that made me so happy.  I was trying to imitate my mother’s jewelry tastes and it made me feel like an adult.  What’s funny is that I still have a lot of that stuff and I actually think that my tastes haven’t shifted since then. 

You can say that I was a pretty stylish kid.  The glass jewelry that I wore then has appreciated in value to me, and my friends always ask me where I got it from.  I tell them that it all comes from a memory chest that I have since added to.

Glass earrings are all the rage these days.  You don’t have to be high prices for great pieces of jewelry. You can find some lovely earrings online for a low cost.  While trends do come and go, with good care, glass jewelries can last a lifetime; and like gold or silver, glass pieces will be an investment in beautiful accessories.

Try not to get your glass jewelry wet or expose it to chemicals, as this will permanently alter the glass’ color. It is also fragile and needs to be protected against breakage from being dropped or hit.

If you choose to wear your jewelry daily, be aware that the surface color may change over time.

Taking care of jewelry is a recommended process, but more so if you have glass jewelry.  Glass jewelry is often unique and delicate and therefore will require just a tad bit more help than your typical bracelet or necklace.  For example, it may not be such a bad idea to get a velvet bag for your glass pieces, so they are protected when you put them away.  Also, purchasing a jewelry box (if you don’t have one) is absolutely essential.  By placing the glass jewelry in a bag, you can make sure that they aren’t scratched by other items you have stored away.

Recently I received a call from a young woman who had seen my jewelry creations at a local gallery. She was looking for something special to wear to her upcoming afternoon garden wedding. She wanted to see more of my work and she wanted to try on a few pieces with her wedding dress. I invited her over to my studio so she could look it all over and try on things with her dress. She picked out a necklace and wanted a few changes, which I made for her. Could I make her a bracelet to go with it? Definitely! Could I make her some earrings also? Of course! Then she asked if I could make her a headpiece? “That’s pushing it a bit,” I said. But after thinking about it longer, I said “Sure, I can do that. At least, I will try.” So, I’m making something that will be covered with ribbons. Maybe I’ll add a few beads. My motto is take a risk!

This one-of-a kind necklace features dichroic glass set in PMC pure silver with 3 small PMC silver hearts dangling from the pendant.  The necklace is strung with 4mm clear  Swarovski crystals with a sterling silver clasp.  This striking creation is guaranteed to get noticed.

Remember Mom with a gift for Mother’s Day that she will treasure and wear ofter.  This dichroic pendant and earrings set is one-of-a-kind and gorgeous.  Mom will be dazzling and she will appreciate your thoughtfulness.  The pendant comes with a 16″ black cord included.  Free shipping within the U.S.  Also get a free polishing cloth and anti-tarnish jewelry bag included. 

Dichroic glass is a glass with multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which gives the glass dichroic optical properties.

Dichroic glass’s origins begin in the 1950’s and 1960’s when NASA developed them for use as optical filters — as a shield against cosmic radiation and many other uses – in satellite mirrors.

These days, dichroic is commonly found in glass jewelry form.  By fusing with other glass in multiple firings, each dichroic glass has a unique look and cannot be reproduced.

This dichroic pendant has been kiln-fired to create a color-shift that displays dazzling colors when viewed in the sunlight.  It has a silver bail and a sterling silver chain.  The colors range from blue and green to shades of red and gold on a black base.