![]() This dynasty are the first to be documented as makers of Alabaster glass and they probably were the first to introduce uranium enriched crystals to the market. His ancestors referred to him as the ‘Glass King of the Iser Mountains” (as quoted in 1726-1800).The Riedels had owned and worked several glass producing furnaces and supplied quality and rare canes and tubes to their customers for many years, with which to make fancy beads. Joseph Riedel was one of the very earliest Bohemian dynasties to create the unusual radioactive crystals (1816-1894). Crystal beads of this colour are exceptionally rare. The most famous of producers of this now rare crystal were Siebert and Marquardt, Gorlitz, 1930. Dressing table sets of this superb crystal were produced, but only in limited quantities. The Continentals (including French and Germans) were never partial to this coloured glass, so production was limited to exports to America and England. In the 1920’s what was thought to be a new and previously unknown range of sparkling glass was created for glass beads by those well known glass innovators: The Bohemians.Įxceptionally Rare Rosalin & Blue Divided Crystals Bohemian Even the light flicker of candle-light would suffuse the beads with a green (or yellow) glow.īut it is true – the addition of uranium (in particular) dates back decades. In societies who were still dependent upon the sun and the moon for lighting, these uranium enriched beauties must have seemed very strange indeed. The top one is taken in black light, with no natural or artificial light. The image shown above this text is of the same necklace as shown below. Who knows what illnesses these people endured to keep up fashion products for the North Americans and English? To comprehend the foresight and creativity involved in the craftsmen of Gablonz in Bohemia, using tiny amounts of this material to make their glass glow in the dark as far back as 1890 is quite an achievement. The bombs he hoads will contain uranium – an additive to Bohemian glass as far back as the 1930’s. To See Our Entire ART DECO Collection Here.In the 21st Century the ‘big boogie man’ is some far off ancient granny-like old man from a totally alien culture. A stunning rare find for the Art Deco jewelry collector. ![]() This is a BIG plus for this piece as cloth strung necklace always eventually need to be restrung. The clasp is original in brass and this is strung on a sturdier fine plastic cord thicker than let's say fishing line but not nearly as thick as the beaded pieces from the 50s and 60s. The largest bead at the center 22mm L X 16mm W and the small bead up near the clasp measures 10mm L X 7.5mm W. Our model has them on for size on an average neck and if you feel it might be just a little too short visit Amazon and get a necklace extender for a few dollars.ĭid we mention the color of the beads is gorgeous in emerald green?! They have tiny bubbles inside the glass upon inspection with 40X loupe helps us indicate the age. This 1920s collector's piece measures 16" from end to end. They can be worn from day to evening and dress up or down. When it is not glowing it still smashing - I mean look at the emerald green color. ![]() Our photos do not show the full beauty as we only have a shop size UV light but if this is worn in a Club setting or anywhere with that kind of lighting it is going to glow like crazy. How stunning is this authentic Art Deco Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Necklace?! When the glass is lit with a UV or Black Light it is simple MAGNIFICENT.
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