Industrialized glass making began in the Czech Republic, formerly known as Czechoslovakia, in the early 15th century. Local production throughout the country was characterized by many small workshops that specialized in the blowing, engraving, cutting and the painting of glass and crystal. Bohemian glass was originally thought to be magical, as was Prague considered a magical city. Bohemian glass has been famous worldwide since the 18th century, although local production of glass actually started in the 14th century. Bohemian glass is still very popular today and is used extensively throughout the jewelry making industry.
Wedding cake beads... so called for the glass "icing" that adorns them. Each hat pin is designed with a lilac purple Indian lampwork wedding cake bead with divine swirls of vanilla glass "icing" as its focal point. A Bohemian lavender purple aurora borealis crystal bead, a mauve glass pearl, silver plated filigree bead caps and silver plated heishi beads complete the jewelry design. This limited edition Waltzing Willow hat pin measures 5" from end to end. A clutch is included so the piece may be worn as a stick pin if desired. Sweet and delicious!
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