Stunning Champaign Pearl Gold Bracelet faceted opalite The "lamp" in lampwork came

The "lamp" in lampwork came from the oil lamps and blowpipes originally used in seventeenth century France and Italy

Price is per 16-inch string of these beautiful amethyst beads

In ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts

immature variety of copal amber mixed with synthetic resin

dyed howlite is an affordable substitute for turquoise carvings and beads

Stunning Champaign Pearl Gold Bracelet faceted opalite The "lamp" in lampwork cameThis gorgeous little bracelet sports six natural 9mm champaign pearls and two 5mm white pearls on a non tarnishing springy brass frame. Gold coloured not gold metal! Measures 2 1 2 inch across, but expands to fit all but the largest wrist. Beautiful gift! Cultured pearls Most pearls these days are cultured. These natural freshwater pearls occur in mussels for the same reason saltwater pearls occur in oysters. Foreign material inside a mussel can't be