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About
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Silvervescence Jewellery is designed and handmade by Aurora Lombardo, in Cambridegshire, UK. All pieces of jewellery have been carefully handcrafted using the finest quality beads and findings.
New pieces of handmade jewellery are added to the shop reguarly, if you would like to be kept informed of these updates then please register with us and join our Mailing List.
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FUSED GLASS JEWELLERY
An exciting collection of colourful contemporary dichroic glass jewellery.
Our extensive range of dichroic glass jewelery includes pendants, necklaces, earrings, bangles, bracelets and cufflinks. |
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The material
Dichroic glass consist of a base coloured glass which has been coated with thin films of metallic oxides to selectively reflect and transmit wavelengths of light. The results is a glass displaying a wonderful, iridescent play of colors. The unique qualities of dichroic glass make it work brilliantly in jewellery. The color changes with its environment and viewing angle creating dynamic, wearable art.
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The fusing process
Each dichroic glass jewel is an original unique creation completely hand worked. In a time intensive process, the glass is cut to shape, the pieces are combined in several layers and then fired a number of times in a high temperature kiln to produce some stunning colour combinations and shimmering effects. Once fused the glass is ground to shape and fired once more to achieve the final polished finish.
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The colours
We make every effort to present each item on our website as accurately as possible. However, dichroic glass is notoriously difficult to photograph. Furthermore, the images you see depend on your monitor's display and colour capabilities. We are therefore unable to guarantee that the product images you see are an identical representation of the exact colour of the item, slight variation may occur.
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LAMPWORK GLASS JEWELLERY
A collection of sterling silver jewellery featuring a selection of handmade lampwork beads, genuine Murano glass beads and pretty Venetian Millefiori beads.
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The beadmaking process
Lampworking is an ancient glassworking technique whereby glass rods are heated over the flame to a molten state and then winded around a steel mandrel building up layers of color. The glass is then maniputaled and shaped into each individual bead. Making shapes out of molten glass is a fascinating and magical process that has become a prominent part of Aurora's time in her workshop.
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SIMPLY SILVER
A collection of contemporary precious metal jewellery designs made from .925 sterling silver and .999 pure silver with highlights of 9ct and 18ct gold. This range of limited edition handmade jewellery includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets and bangles.
Larger jewellery pieces, weighting 7.8g or more, are independently assayed and hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office and bear Aurora Lombardo's own maker's mark.
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Precious Metal Clay
Precious Metal Clay or PMC, consist of fine particles of pure metal (silver or gold) held together with an organic binder. The clay can be shaped, carved and moulded like a normal clay, but when it is fired in a kiln, the binder burns away leaving a 99.9% pure silver creation.
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