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Welcome! This page is designed to provide a very general overview of some of our glass jewelry styles
and designs. Please also visit our "Available Now" page, which showcases specific jewelry available for immediate
purchase. Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us with your wishes, and we would be happy to
send you photos of available items that most closely match your desires.
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Dichroic Glass Pendants
These gorgeous dichroic glass pendants continue to be one of our most popular items!
Fun to wear and fun to give, these pendants make great gifts for others or for yourself. Please see our "Available
Now" page for photos of the exact pendants being offered at this time. Don't see what you're looking for? Please
let us know, and we'll send you photos to create the look that's perfect for you!
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Dichroic Rounds
Our
"Dichroic Round" pendants continue to be our most sought-after design! Each one is hand created for the
most extraordinary color and the most sparkle and shine! Our glass hooks are wonderful for any chain - gold or silver,
or even ribbons or leather. Please see our "Available Now" page for our present selection of Dichroic Rounds,
or e-mail us with your specific color and size request! |
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Dichroic Glass Slides
These
beautiful dichroic glass pendants feature an "invisible" connection to your favorite chain - try them with gold
or silver, ribbon or leather. They also look fantastic with your favorite gold or silver omega. Visit our "Available
Now" page for available slides, or feel free to e-mail us with your specific request! |
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Dichroic Layered Pendants
These fabulous pendants are created using several layers of dichroic glass to create a fascinating depth of color
and sparkle. Each one is hand created and completely unique. Be sure to check our "Available Now" page
for these outstanding creations!
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Dichroic Ice Pendants
These
pendants are so bright and colorful, we're often asked "where's the battery?" That's because they
actually look like they're lit up! Extraordinary talent and technique is used to create these one-of-a-kind beauties!
Glass hooks work with any chain - gold or silver, or even ribbons or leather. Try a gold or silver omega for a truly
elegant look! Visit our "Available Now" page to see our available Ice pendants, or contact us with your desired
size and color preferences. |
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Large Dichroic Layered Pendants
Larger than our layered pendants, each one of these fabulous pendants is hand crafted and shaped with particular
attention being paid to maintaining the highest intensity color and sparkle while creating something special for those
looking for larger pieces. The depth and sparkle is fantastic, allowing these pendants to be worn alone or used as a
focal piece for a beaded necklace. Visit our "Available Now" page for our present selection. |
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Dichroic "Wave" Pendants
Jason's
newest creation, the "Wave" pendants, have been so well received that we've actually created several sizes and
shapes! Each one is hand sculpted and a unique one-of-a-kind work of art. Please visit our "Available Now"
page for presently available "Wave" pendants.
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Dichroic Glass Post Earrings
These great posts are fabulous! Colorful and full of sparkle, yet simple
elegance. The color possibilities are endless! Please see our "Available Now" page for current online
selection. If you're looking for different colors, please e-mail us and we'll be happy to send you photos of
available choices in your colors!
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Dichroic Glass Dangle Earrings
These gorgeous earrings definitely make a statement! Sizes and color choices vary, and the possibilities are
endless! We always have a few on our "Available Now" page - and, if you're looking for something
different, please call or e-mail us to have us send photos in your size and color choices.
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What
Is Dichroic Glass?
Dichroic glass is one of our most popular materials, and is used frequently in the
creation of some of our extraordinarily beautiful and unique jewelry. Its characteristics include brilliant color
and an unmistakable sparkle and shimmer.
Dichroic glass was originally created for the space and laser industries, and was developed extensively by NASA.
The word “dichroic” means “two colors”, and in this application refers to the way that the
glass reflects and transmits light.
Dichroic glass in its raw form is created by using several metals, including aluminum, chromium, silicon, zirconium
or the metal alloy titanium. Metallic oxides are bonded to the glass in ultra-thin layers. Once the coating
has adhered to the glass, it is fired in a kiln to make it permanent. The angles of the glass within the vacuum chamber in
which the metals are bonded to the glass determine the color. The colors are almost holographic in appearance.
In actuality, there is no color produced. The visible “color” is actually manipulation of light, and will
vary depending on whether the light is reflected or transmitted.
Working with dichroic glass in the flame can be tricky. The glass must become
pliable enough to be manipulated, yet the flame cannot come in direct contact with the dichoric coating. Dichroic
glass can also be fused with other glass of the same co efficiency, with the time and temperature having a large impact on
the final result. Due to variations beyond the artists’ control - even the slightest temperature
fluctuation can vary the appearance of the finished product - every piece of finished dichroic glass art is unique and can
never be identically reproduced.
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