European Blue Lampwork Black Choker Necklace

Lampwork beads are hand crafted with exquisite precision and detail. Early lampwork beads were created with the flame of an oil lamp, hence then name, but today are formed with torches.
These type of beads are handmade by blowing and shaping molten glass over and through a torch, using tools and hand movements to form amazing and intricate designs. This glasswork technique is alive with mesmerizing colors and fascinating details.

The story of Czech glass beads begins in the 3rd century BCE, when Celtic craftsmen began to produce the first glass beads in Bohemia, now known as the Czech Republic. These beads were of great value for trade and personal ornamentation. These glass beads are still produced in small batches by skilled artisans.

Today, Czech Glass Beads are known over the world for exemplary craftsmanship, vivid color and bead-to-bead consistency.

Rhodium is a precious metal, a member of the platinum family. Rhodium electroplating is used, especially on jewelry, to provide a surface that will resist scratches and tarnish, and give a white, reflective appearance.