✨ 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...
Discount on your first order plus early peeks at new arrivals by subscribing here 💖 If you love handmade jewelry, vintage statement pieces and creative storytelling, you’ll feel right at home on my Pinterest boards. ✨ At Mon Petit Bijou llc, every piece tells a story—and Pinterest is where you can find it with easy viewing of my designs. And if you see something you can't do without, one click and you are in my shop. But hurry, a lot of the pieces are one of a kind, so if you like it, grab it before someone else does! 💎 What You’ll Find: Curated Boards full of jewelry and artisan charm, separated into sections so that you can quickly find what you are looking for. Seasonal Style & Spooky Glamour Dive into Halloween-ready jewelry like “Witchy Wonders” and “Bewitching Broomstick” that blend charm, mystery, and a touch of magic. Jewelry with a Voice Explore activism-inspired pieces like “WTF,” “RESIST,” and “GOOD TROUBLE” bracelets—designed to empower and spark conversat...