✨ 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...
💕 Love pretty things? Join our email list for first looks + 10% off your first order! Sterling Silver vs Silver Plated & Gold Filled vs Gold Plated Welcome to Mon Petit Blog. Today we will be discussing the difference between sterling silver & silver plated and also the differences between gold filled & gold plated, as it applies to making jewelry. Sterling Silver Sterling silver is a metal made up of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy for strength. We frequently refer to sterling silver as .925 and the jewelry is usually stamped as such. Sterling Silver is a great choice for heirloom jewelry to be passed down from one generation to another because it keeps its value and also the value will grow over time. It is a precious metal and is as close to pure silver as possible. Sterling silver is a good choice for individuals with sensitive skin because it is usually hypoallergenic and it can be worn daily without a problem. Caring For Your Sterling Silver ...