Normally I create a fused glass simulant for each monthly birthstone – obviously, I cannot duplicate diamonds in glass. However, for my Fused Glass Diamond – version of April’s Birthstone I use Dichroic glass which has sparkle, […]
March’s birthstones are Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Last week I showed you my Fused Glass Bloodstone version so this week I will show you my Fused Glass Aquamarine. It is more of a blue green, however it is still transparent hence the pinch bail. Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word […]
March’s birthstones are Bloodstone and Aquamarine, so I have created Fused Glass Bloodstone and Aquamarine pendants. This blog only covers bloodstone, albeit I will write another blog regarding Aquamarine. According to Wikipedia, Bloodstone (also known as ‘heliotrope’ in Greek which means “sun turning”) […]
February’s birthstone is the Amethyst. Amethyst is also the sixth year anniversary gemstone of marriage. According to Wikipedia, in ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence. […]
