The Fascinating World of Glass Jewelry

The Fascinating World of Glass Jewelry

Glass jewelry is one-of-a-kind with countless options to make them exquisite for women and girls alike.  Pair with traditional or casual outfits, there is so much glass jewelry that it has to enhance your overall appearance.

Simply mount a glass piece on metal or fuse with other glass to create splendid designs and patterns for earrings, pendants, rings, or any other jewel – artisans have plenty of ways to cut through.

Herein, this post will list out some of the common types of glass jewelry available in the market:

1.  Fused-glass jewelry

As the name goes, this comes after the fusion of two or more pieces of glasses to get the perfect gyrations. The perfection of the final product largely depends on the quality of the glasses used.

Fused-glass jewelry

This is a delicate process wherein glass will melt and fuse under high temperature (ranging between 1200 to 1700 degrees F). The melted fused glass piece is cooled and tempered with to smoothen the edges and give the desired shape.

It can be tricky to get the finesse in the fused-glass jewelry. Yet experienced artisans have the knack to find exactly the type of fused glass patterns and designs for the jewelry.

2. Dichroic-glass jewelry

This is an exclusive piece of glass that may cost you more than the regular jewelry glass used. Typically, dichroic glass reflects more than one shade depending on the layers of glass and metals used for making the jewelry.

Dichroic-glass jewelry

Owing to this very unique property, the dichroic art glass has profound applications in jewelry and other art pieces.

3. Glass beads

They are small or tiny-sized glass pieces manufactured from the clear or colored glass, but with a fine hole drilled in the center. It is manufactured via a highly intricate and traditional method using Lampwork.

Glass beads

It involves the use of a fixed directional flame to melt the glass, while other supporting tools are used to shape the piece. This is manually exerting, but the final product is a fine piece of art that can be used in making bracelets, sterling silver stud earrings, and other jewelry.

4. Sea Glass Jewelry

Sea-glass jewelry is common and often popular among people who have a special affinity with aqua sea colors. Generally, they are formed after waves and currents splash the contours of the glass thrown in the ocean.

Sea Glass Jewelry

It takes years or even decades for the shunned piece of glass to transform into a  precious piece of glass jewelry. Some truly vintage pieces are well rounded and without a single scratch and hence, used as the centerpiece of jewelry and other decorative pieces.

For instance, some of the rarest sea glasses have colors such as orange, turquoise, red, yellow, and many more.   Some artisans use it as a gemstone and mount it in a ring or pendant; alternatively, metallic wires are used to form a piece of jewelry ( neckpiece, bracelet, or earrings).

5. Artificial Glass Jewelry

There is no replacement for the natural glass. Over the years, new methods have been found to create glasses in-house and sell in countries around the world.

Many passionate artisans and independent enthusiasts experiment with many materials to form glass jewelry that stands out in the fashion-forward market.

Artificial Glass Jewelry

Hitherto, glass has expanded its applications in many other industries such as building and construction. However, its persistent use in jewelry making remains integral for local artisans and big jewelry brands worldwide.

If you have the knack to design and make glass jewelry, the internet offers countless opportunities to create some DIY projects or pursue any commercial venture.

Do let us know your experience with glass jewelry in the comments section below.

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