Vintage Artisan Lampwork Glass Beaded Bracelet with hotsell Sterling Silver Toggle

Vintage Artisan Lampwork Glass Beaded Bracelet with Sterling Silver Toggle.

It isn't often I come across a piece and can't decide to keep it or sell it but this is one of those.

The lampwork done on the 4 pink, green and white beads is absolutely amazing matched with the all green glass round beads and the pink faceted crystal beads absolutely brings this piece together in a classic but timeless style.

The bracelet reminds me of spring and Easter in the country.

My understanding this that this piece was picked up during a family members travels in Italy in the mid to late 1940's.

When I purchased the bracelet at an estate sale it was literally barely hanging on its last silver thread. So it was necessary that I restring the bracelet. I used only sterling silver parts to reassemble it and it was done with attention to detail and care. The bracelet was lightly cleaned with soap and warm water and now is ready to be shipped to its new home!

Italian Lampwork Beads
One of the most unusual and exquisite types of jewelry is lampwork beads, which are made from glass. Lampworking dates back to ancient times and was originally done in the 1st century B.C. in ancient Syria hotsell. It later spread to Asia and Africa. This type of glasswork became popular in Murano, Italy in the 14th century, and today it remains a trendy type of glasswork in this Italian city, known for its beautiful lampwork jewelry.

If you've wondered about the process of making lampwork jewelry, and how the ancient art of lampworking began, here's what's involved. Basically the method of making the beads involves melting rods of colorful glass using a specific type of torch. After the melted glass is wound around either a copper wire or metal rod to form a bead. Skilled bead artists know the level of heat needed for glass to flow, besides the amount of heat that's required for applying to beads. These professionals also understand how various glass colors interact with one another, as well as when it's time to add decorative, attractive components.