Multi-colored glass beads are one of the oldest jewelry that came into everyday life at the dawn of civilization. Currently, they are a great way to diversify your image, bring originality to it. Therefore, today jewelry on the neck of glass is back in fashion and is in demand.
Glass beads are an ageless fashion accessory.
Man began to make the first luxury goods from improvised means:
- shells;
- stones;
- fangs of animals and other natural materials.
Jewelry made of glass neck 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 attribute of women's toilets. At first he was dressed 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.
By the way, in ancient times, people believed that beads strung on a thread - this is not just a decoration, but a real charm from evil forces, evil eye and damage.
Features
Glass jewelry has a number of features that give them an advantage over other jewelry. Among them:
- Universality. 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.
- The unique properties of the material, allowing you to create real masterpieces with tints, gloss and even vivid prints.
Diverse assortment
The choice of glass beads is striking in its diversity.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 clothes.
Thus, products from Murano glass with Swarovski crystals help create a sophisticated look.
Models made of Czech glass do not lose their relevance, which perfectly fit into the classic image of a business lady. Elegant and concise, they complement the bow, giving it an additional charm.
But jewelry made of Venetian glass is a bright unusual jewelry. The beads in them can be made in the form of hearts, rhombuses, flowers, butterflies. Such models are always ready to emphasize the individuality of their owner.
There are also completely transparent specimens in the piggy bank of the masters. Inside their beads, using special technologies, volumetric drawings in gentle pastel colors are applied. They are perfect for young girls and combined with everyday urban style. However, they will be appropriate to look in the evening look, making it more gentle and romantic.
Also, for everyday wear, long chains with inserts of glass balls of various sizes are suitable. Such models will also complement the romantic outfit and retro style.
Immortal classics are Chanel-style products that can be wrapped around the neck several times, formed into a decorative knot, or even worn to the side.
Modern technologies make it possible to create not only bright beads with a pattern printed on them, but also products of various shapes, which further expands the range of their use. Beads from twisted, stamped, faceted, dichroic beads are considered the trend of recent years.
How to choose an accessory?
In order for even the cheapest accessories to look beautiful and stylish, you need to choose them correctly.
So, ladies with a full neck and neckline should think about long strings of beads. The larger the bust, the longer the thread should be.
Slender girls are absolutely not suitable for voluminous and large models.
The choice of accessory also depends on the cutout of clothes. For example, long ones will look great with blouses with a small round or V-neck. And short ones are more suitable for shirts, a seductive neckline and square necklines.
Also, it’s worth choosing jewelry depending on the time and how you plan to spend time. For evening publication, Murano glass will be the best option, but Czech products will easily fit into your everyday look.
Quality Above All
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 smooth, without chipped pieces and cracks;
- the fastener was securely fastened and corresponded to the size of the product;
- the warp thread and all fasteners were strong and reliable.
In addition, it does not hurt to try on a fashion accessory to determine the degree of its comfort. This is especially true for large massive models, which can have significant weight.
By the way, it is precisely the weight that will help distinguish glass from its plastic imitation. Plastic jewelry will be much easier. Another way to determine is to tap the bead with your fingernail. If it is glass, it will emit a characteristic sonorous sound.
Glass Care
The main rule that will allow glass accessories to last as long as possible is not to drop jewelry. Also, manufacturers warn about the negative impact on jewelry of chemicals, high humidity and high temperature.
To clean such beads and restore their shine, a soap solution or an ordinary wool cloth is used.
