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✨ The Renewed Elements Collection: A Celebration of Rebirth, Craft, and African Recycled Glass Beads

✨ The Renewed Elements Collection: A Celebration of Rebirth, Craft, and African Recycled Glass Beads There is something extraordinary about materials that have lived a life before they reach the artist’s hands. Something soulful and resilient. This is the heart of The Renewed Elements Collection — a line of jewelry crafted with African recycled glass beads, each one shaped from discarded glass and reborn through fire, artistry, and tradition. I’m excited to share the story behind these remarkable beads and introduce the collection they inspired. 🌍 The Art of African Recycled Glass Beads Across parts of West Africa, especially Ghana, artisans have perfected the ancient craft of transforming broken glass into luminous, hand‑formed beads. This process is both sustainable and deeply cultural as has been passed down through generations. Discarded glass bottles, windows, and glass scraps are crushed into a fine powder, carefully sifted, and poured into clay molds. The molds  are then pl...
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Meet The Bloom Cords Collection By Mon Petit Bijou – The Collection That's Full of Charm


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You know that feeling when you find the perfect accessory—something that feels like it was made just for you? That’s exactly what the Bloom Cord Collection by Mon Petit Bijou is all about.

This collection is pure joy—colorful, handmade, and full of heart. Each piece features a beautiful pottery focal, carefully crafted by a talented artisan that I was lucky to find. They're full of character, with those little quirks and textures that only come from something truly handmade. No mass-produced perfection here—just honest, beautiful pieces that feel real. 💐

Colorful Bracelets, Necklaces & Chokers You’ll Actually Want to Wear!

Whether you're a bracelet stacker, a necklace lover, or all about the choker life, there's something in this collection for you. And the colors? So good. Think vibrant cords in all the best shades—soft, bright, bold—whatever matches your vibe. 🌼 🐾🐾 🌸

The best part? You get to choose your bracelet color. So whether you want just one for everyday wear or you're building a stack that tells your story, you're in control. 🩷🤎🩵❤️

Why We’re Obsessed:

Handmade pottery focals – Every single one is unique and adds that little extra magic. ✨️✨️✨️

Bright, happy colors – Because jewelry should make you feel something. 😁

Custom options – Choose your bracelet and make it your own.

The Bloom Cord Collection is about more than just pretty accessories. It’s about pieces that feel good to wear, that express who you are, and that make you smile every time you put them on.

Go ahead—pick your favorite, or a few. We won’t judge. 😉 

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If you'd like to see more of my artisan jewelry, you can find them at mpbjewelry.com 

Until next time, 

Lori

Mon Petit Bijou, LLC

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