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258. CreARTive Sunday: Dichroic Glass Jewelry Part 4

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This is the 4th post in the dichroic glass jewelery series. click to enlarge. The previous posts are here: Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 One of my first pendants. The pieces on this page are not made by Kroma.   In person the top piece presents as more of a lime green. The pendant has the typical smoothness.           The necklace works well with a pair of earrings a friend gave me as a gift. I believe the artist is in Alaska.     This is a special set; the Sunday before my mastectomy in … Continue reading →

255. CreARTive Sunday: 6/15/08: Dichroic Glass Jewelry Part 3

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This is part 3 of the dichroic glass series. Part 1 Part 2   Kroma “by-pass” ring       A modern take on an old idea: dichroic glass charm bracelet I took a vintage charm bracelet and attached a grouping of dichroic glass pendants from Kroma. Each pendant is bezel set and backed, encased in silver.                             14 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded reply lunarechoes wrote on Jun 14, ’08 Lovely! I just sent you a note about having bought my first pair of dichroic glass earrings today, … Continue reading →

252. CreArtive Sunday: Dichroic Glass Jewelry Part 2

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Part 1 of this series can be found here. Kroma heart I received from my colleagues for my retirement. They asked what I wanted and I told them exactly. Why not get something that is a known winner? This beautiful modern piece is 1 3/4″ in length including bale, and 9/16″ wide.      This is another Kroma piece; the fine detail in the glass and the silver work are trademarks . This large ring was not produced by Kroma. I found it in a boutique and grabbed it. It is 10/16″ wide and 3/4″ in length. This is not … Continue reading →

236. CreaARTive Sunday: 5/17/08: Collection: Dichroic Glass Jewelry Part 1

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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 … Continue reading →

Photography: Dichoroic Glass

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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. 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 … Continue reading →