1CaT (1 Cat at a Time) Art & Other Cool Stuff Fundraiser Auction Closed (#11870578)

25" Handmade Lamp-worked Glass Bead Necklace & Earrings Set by Kris Bryson

The beautiful glass beads used in creating this necklace and earrings were made using a technique called lamp-working that uses a torch to melt and shape glass. Once the glass is heated to a molten state, it is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It also is known as flame-working. Most of the beads used in this cool necklace are 10-12mm, but the striking large bead in the necklace is a lovely 48mm chevron patterned bead. Created to be worn "crooked" with the heavier glass beads at the bottom, another part of the focal point of this necklace is the clasp which is a unique spiral design. Also used in this necklace are small matte black glass beads, which really set off the shiny handmade glass beads. The metal used in this set is sterling silver. This necklace and earrings set was donated by our friend Karen Watts from her personal collection. We estimate this necklace and earrings set to be valued more than $150.

About the Artist:
Kris Bryson, Houston, TX

The lamp-worked glass beads used in this necklace and earrings were created quite a few years ago by Houston resident Kris Bryson. She is very talented and is good at whatever she may try her hand. Our friend Karen Watts was very kind to donate this lovely necklace and earrings set to help 1CaT. She also has donated several other jewelry pieces and other art items that are included in this auction. We are extremely grateful to Karen for the funds she has helped us raise for our kitties!

Condition:
Good - a slight amount of tarnish on some of the sterling silver.

Size:

Necklace, 25" L, 10-12mm & 48mm beads; pierced earrings 1.25" L, 12mm beads