✨ 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! Today's Mon Petit Blog is all about Lava Rock. Shall we begin? First of all, what is Lava Rock? Lava Rock is made from molten rock. When a volcano erupts, hot, molten rock from inside the volcano flows out and as it cools, it becomes solid and porous black stone. Spiritual Aspects The rock is said to be grounding and can alleviate anxiety, promote emotional tranquillity and bring calmness and feelings of relaxation. Lava Rock Jewelry for Aromatherapy Lava Rock beads have become a popular component for making jewelry. Not only does it have a natural, earthy appeal, it is also great for aromatherapy on the go. Just apply essential oil to the lava rock & reap the benefits. The stone is very porous, so it absorbs essential oils perfectly and when made into jewelry, the piece becomes a diffuser! All you need is a drop or two of essential oil. I...