Glass beads

Multi-colored glass beads are one of the most ancient adornments that have come into human use since the dawn of civilization. Currently, they are an excellent way to diversify your image, bring originality to it. Therefore, today glass jewelry on the neck is back in fashion and in demand.

Glass beads are a timeless fashion accessory.

Man began to make the first luxury items from improvised means:

• seashells;
• stones;
• fangs of animals and other natural materials.

Glass necklaces appeared in ancient Egypt and immediately became very popular. And not only among women, but also among men.

In the Middle Ages, this accessory received a new impetus for development and became an integral part of women's toilets. At first, it was worn only on major holidays, but soon began to be worn daily.

The beads used were of various shapes and sizes, solid and hollow. The latter were filled with white wax, which made them look like pearls.

Glass jewelry has a number of features that give them an advantage over other jewelry. Among them:

• Versatility. They are perfect for any woman and any style of clothing.
• Availability. Unlike products made of precious metals and stones, they are much cheaper. Every woman can afford them.
• Unique properties of the material that allow you to create real masterpieces with iridescence, shine and even bright prints.

The choice of glass beads is striking in its variety.They differ in size, shape and have a rich color palette.

It is noteworthy that modern designers are actively using beads as accessories for various styles of modern clothing.

For example, Murano glass products with Swarovski crystals help to create a sophisticated look.

Models made of Czech glass do not lose their relevance, which will perfectly fit into the classic image of a business lady. Elegant and laconic, they complement the bow, giving it additional charm.

But Venetian glass jewelry is a bright unusual jewelry. Beads in them can be made in the shape of hearts, rhombuses, flowers, butterflies. Such models are always ready to emphasize the individuality of their owner.

There are also completely transparent copies in the piggy bank of the masters. Three-dimensional patterns in delicate pastel colors are applied inside their beads by means of special technologies. They are great for young girls and blend in with everyday urban flair. However, they will look appropriate in an evening look, making it more gentle and romantic.

Immortal classics are considered Chanel-style products that can be wrapped around the neck several times, formed a decorative knot on them, or even worn on the side.

Modern technologies make it possible to create not only bright beads with a pattern applied to them, but also products of various shapes, which further expands the range of their use. The trend of recent years is considered to be beads made of twisted, stamped, faceted, dichroic beads.

In order for even the cheapest accessories to look beautiful and stylish, they must be chosen correctly.

So, ladies with a full neck and décolleté area should think about long strands of beads. The larger the bust, the longer the thread should be.

Voluminous and large models are completely unsuitable for thin girls.

The choice of accessory also depends on the cut of the garment. For example, long ones will look great with blouses with a small round or V-neck. And the short ones are more suitable for shirts, seductive necklines and square necklines.

It is also worth picking up jewelry depending on the time and how you plan to spend the time. Murano glass will be the best option for an evening appearance, but Czech products will easily fit into your everyday look.

Despite the fact that glass jewelry is much cheaper than many other jewelry, hardly anyone wants to spend money on low-quality beads. Therefore, when buying, you should pay attention to:

• all beads were even, without chipped pieces and cracks;
• the clasp was securely fastened and matched to the size of the product;
• the warp thread and all fastenings were strong and reliable.

In addition, it doesn't hurt to try on a fashion accessory in order to determine the degree of its comfort. This is especially true for large massive models, which can be of significant weight.

The main rule that will allow glass accessories to last as long as possible is not to drop jewelry. Manufacturers also warn of the negative effects of chemicals on jewelry, high humidity and high temperatures.

To clean these beads and restore their shine, a soapy solution or an ordinary woolen cloth is used.