Elegant Anna Lampwork Glass Bead Earrings thank you gift a magnificent piece weighing nearly

a magnificent piece weighing nearly 18 pounds with a 22-inch circumference

sunburst formation

Handcrafted African brass dangles rest on gold-filled ear wires

A magnificent statement piece for any collection

featuring sparkling purple hues that catch the light from every angle

Elegant Anna Lampwork Glass Bead Earrings thank you gift a magnificent piece weighing nearlyIt is believed that the oldest known glass beads date back to the fifth century BC. Lampworking first became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. Murano was the glass bead capital of the world for over 400 years. Traditional bead makers used an oil lamp to heat their glass, which is where the technique gets its name. These Czech lampwork beads and freshwater pearls hang just over an inch from 14mm gold plated huggie hoops.