Glass Seahorse Necklace

Glass beads make stunning jewelry and the wide variety of shapes and colors means that some unusual items such as a glass seahorse necklace can be found.

The distinctive shape of the seahorse makes an unusual jewelry item.

Glass beads make an attractive addition to any item of jewelry. The rich colors reflect light, giving an almost gemlike quality to the beads. While beads are traditionally round, glass bead artists create wonderful unique beads in a variety of shapes. Each hand made bead is a miniature work of art and it can take several hours to make a single bead. The technique of hand forming glass beads is known as lamp or flame working and rods of glass are heated in the flame of a torch until molten and then formed into shapes.

The technique of making beads lends itself to the making of shapes such as seahorses, other sea creatures, and fish. The rich blues and greens of glass give the impression of the sea and the fluid shapes formed by the molten glass create wonderful and unusual shapes. These make beautiful necklaces and other items of jewelry.

Seahorses make an attractive shape for a bead. They have a distinctive upright form, with their head topped with a large snout shape and their tail curling under their body. In the wild the seahorse uses its tail to hold onto seaweed to stop itself from getting swept away by currents.

Glass seahorse shapes make great pendants and necklaces. Matched with blue and green beads they mimic the sea and beach life.

Glass seahorse jewelry can be found in a variety of places. Seaside and beach resorts are a good place to start, as the sea theme makes a great complement to beach attire. If, however, a trip to the beach is not on the cards for a while, take a look online. Many jewelery stores have extensive online galleries and excellent shopping facilities.

EBay.com and Etsy.com are also good places to look for glass seahorse necklaces. Both of these offer a wide range of items. Etsy.com in particular is a good source of handmade items including many unusual pieces of glass jewelry.

If the above doesn’t offer anything of interest another idea is to approach a glass bead worker and ask if they can make you a seahorse to order. Many will be happy to do take custom orders and to work with you to create the perfect item.

The distinctive shape of seahorses are popular with many jewelers and bead workers. A seahorse is often found worked into beaded jewelry. Some bead workers even create seahorses woven from a mass of tiny beads.

A pair of earrings sporting seahorses will look great for beach wear and a seahorse pendant will bring back happy memories of a beach holiday, brightening up a winter’s day.

Tiny seahorse charms are also a popular choice. Teamed with coral these can make a stunning combination. Seahorse charms can be found in silver, gold and a variety of other metals and can be used to decorate bracelets, necklaces or even to add a bit of glamour to a mobile phone or handbag.

• The long thin shape of the seahorse means that it might be susceptible to damage. Therefore care should be taken when wearing and storing the jewelry.
• The shape also means that the piece of jewelry might be difficult to clean, however washing glass beads in warm soapy water and then rinsing well before drying naturally will help keep the glass sparkling.
• Store jewelry wrapped in acid free tissue paper or soft cotton clothes to keep the piece clean and free from dirt and dust.

A glass seahorse can make a stunning addition to any jewelry collection and will look great with other sea themed items. Its distinctive shape makes it an unusual choice and one that is bound to generate positive comment.

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