Blown Glass Jewelry

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Blown glass jewelry has been around for a very long time. Glass jewelry is an art form perfected by artisans through out the world. No matter what piece of jewelry you are searching for, there is a good chance it can be found available in glass.

The use of glass for jewelry began with the Egyptians. They did not blow the glass at that time, instead Blown Glass Pendant they heated it and bent it around rods to make their jewelry. Around the first century blown glass as we know it today started to form. At that time the artisans used metal tubes to blow air into the glass. This glass would be formed by molds to make containers and other items. Italy became a world leader in glass blowing during the middle ages where the Italians concentrated the glass artisans on the island of Murano.

Popular jewelry items include blown glass pendants, rings, earrings, and beads used for necklaces and bracelets. Glass pendants can be found in any shape, size, and type imaginable. Pendants are typically attached to a necklace, but can also be worn as a broach. Blown glass earrings can be subtle or large and outrageous.

Most blown glass jewelry is produced by small independent glass shops and artists. These glass artists produce high quality blown Blown Glass Earrings glass jewelry in low quantities. However, there are a number of large companies that produce quality hand blown glass jewelry also.

Glass jewelry can come in a variety of colors making it great for accessories. Glass jewelry is also versatile enough to be worn everyday or to a fashionable event.