I have been collecting dichroic glass jewelry for at least 12 years. It is a real attention getter; whenever I wear it, strangers walk up to me and ask what it is. It has a smooth glass surface and embedded in it are many layers of metallics that diffuse light differently creating a shimmering effect and color change when viewed from different angles.

You can read more about it at Laurita’s post here.

My first purchases were from the KROMA studio, located in New Mexico, but their beautiful pieces can be found in art shops all over the country. A husband and wife team developed dichroic glass for jewelry, beginning in the 1960’s. Murray, from what I recall, worked at NASA, and the glass was used as rocket insulation. It is explained here.

His wife, Rumpama, has made the most beautiful creations. I have been amassing pieces from Kroma Glass, and also from other places, but no one makes it like Kroma. I wear it mostly in the summer; it looks light, fresh, colorful, and unique. The depth of color, the color-changing effect and the patterns give the pieces an “other-worldy” quality, yet somehow retro-modern.

Here’s why…

This unique pendant reminded me of the city~
there’s a “building”
on the side
(1/2″x3/4″)

I put it on a chain and wear it with…

this gorgeous trio, that is actually on the same chain looped around twice so it looks like 2 necklaces.

more to come…

The website is no longer showing stock, I am not sure why, but there are things to read:
http://www.kroma.com/about.html
2229 Calle Cacique
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.989.1744
kroma@kroma.com

reply danceinsilence wrote on May 17, ’08 AAAhhhhh … there we are … wow and nice all at the same time. These are very pretty and I can see the side of the building you described in the one. The colors are swirling with a huge effect. I’m not one to have knowledge of stuff like this, but I know what attracts me and what doesn’t. These items do.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 17, ’08 Like I said, they are fascinating. They seem to have a glow in certain light because of the layers, the designs have a 3D effect. People just gravitate to me when I wear them.

reply hadenough1 wrote on May 17, ’08 Now that catches my eye and to be honest I am not a big jewelry wearer. I like it–that pendant (the first picture)very uniqueI have some old weathered beach glass wonder if I could do the same with it.

reply starfishred wrote on May 17, ’08 great looking stuff I remember when Laurita something similar.It is so beautiful

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on May 17, ’08 Your best post ! (I know I keep saying that !). Did the two pieces you gave me come from KROMA ? I love how each piece is so unique ! They remind me of Chagall stained glass.

reply aladybug wrote on May 18, ’08 They are great… I love the trio and the turquoise blue earrings (I love turquoise blue… very “Cancunish”…).. 🙂

reply agnes128 wrote on May 18, ’08 The pendants are beautiful, the colors very subtle. It gives me the urge to lift the glass to see closer.

reply agnes128 wrote on May 18, ’08 And you may find some jewels here, be sure to scroll down to the bottom http://www.artglassexpressions.com/jewelrygallery.htm

reply knightstar wrote on May 18, ’08 Very nice–they look something like certain types of opals.–M

reply asolotraveler wrote on May 18, ’08 ONCE AGAIN i AM UNABLE TO BRING PERSONALLY CREATED BEUATY TO OUR WEEKLY GATHER BUT FOR AN EYE-FEAST, PLEASE CONSIDER CHECKING MY POST OUT TODAY >>> http://asolotraveler.multiply.com/journal/item/194/ART_SUINDAY

reply asolotraveler wrote on May 18, ’08 WERE I TO WEAR SUCH THINGS – THESE WOULD GRACES my LOBES

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 18, ’08 I wish you could see the shimmer and the color change; the camera flattens out the layers, but seen from angles the colors change.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 18, ’08 agnes128 said And you may find some jewels here, be sure to scroll down to the bottom http://www.artglassexpressions.com/jewelrygallery.htm Yes, Aggie, that’s the company! I’ll be posting more of my collection, some from Kroma, some not. It’s dazzling stuff. THANKS for pointing it out! xo

reply ppiccola wrote on May 18, ’08 gorgeous…really in love with them…those earing will look good in my ears!!!!

reply tulipsinspring wrote on May 20, ’08 I didn’t know this type of glass jewelry before, but it’s stunning! I want some! Thanks so much for sharing these.

reply lindalovestostitch wrote on May 24, ’08 Pretty! Love the colors!

reply ameliay wrote on May 26, ’08 Is that an enamelled backing?

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on May 26, ’08 ameliay said Is that an enamelled backing? The glass is bezel set in silver, no enamel.

reply brian51 wrote on Jun 8, ’08 Better late than never…paintings by a friend… http://thedancer1.multiply.com/photos/album/1/Favorite_Paintings

reply lindalovestostitch wrote on Jun 8, ’08, edited on Jun 8, ’08 Beautiful! I don’t wear much outside of black onyx, but I think I would wear this!

reply fluffyj wrote on Jun 22, ’08 I have some pieces I bought to make jewelry with, but have yet to produce anything with them because I can’t bear to part with them. It’s like capturing chips off a rainbow and wearing them. Beautiful!

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jun 22, ’08 fluffyj said I have some pieces I bought to make jewelry with, but have yet to produce anything with them because I can’t bear to part with them. It’s like capturing chips off a rainbow and wearing them. Beautiful! That’s why I’ll never be rich!!