What is a dragon's breath opal anyway?

Dragon's Breath is the name given to a rare and highly collected man-made glass stone that was used in jewelry making around the early 1900's. Dragons breath was made by adding metal to the molten glass. This is what gives it the electric blue and purple flashes or ripples inside the stone. The stone is usually seen in an oval or round cabochon shape (rounded and smooth top), but you will see other shapes. The stone is unfoiled and transparent. The colors have a mixture of orange, red, yellow, and sometimes even a rose tint. Then depending on the angle that you view it, there is an inner fire of beautiful streaks of electric blues and purples that seem to just levitate inside the glass. At some angles you can see more of the blues and purples. Other angles you may see only small amounts and again at other angles you may see none. This blue and purple "breath" inside the red orange glass is what gave the stone it's name and has captivated many into becoming collectors of this mystical stone.

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Opal Art Nouveau Brass Necklace

Featured in an Etsy treasury!http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d38d8f433bf6d91bba6da99/goddess-in-bronzeThe Art Nouveau Period (1880 to 1915) movement was one of the first departures from classical art and design, towards a new modernism. The 'Modernism' and Art Nouveau movements occurred during what was known in France as the "Belle Époque," or "beautiful era" period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Art Nouveau movement focused heavily on the themes of nature, fantasy, and the female form, with sensual flowing shapes that simulate organic growth that is reminiscent of the primeval Garden of Eden.This Mucha necklace features a three dimensional brass sculptured image of a Mucha lady with beautiful wavy hair and gown, surrounded by cascading flowers. She is highly detailed and encased with two vintage faux harlequin opals. She is tripled layered with angel wings. This is a stunning brass filigree. One my favorite Art Nouveau era artists is Alphonse Mucha. Now I have the privilege to create this stunning necklace. I added a vintage harlequin opals for extra shimmer. This is a one of kind hand made item that no one else will have.Real brass chain Necklace is 17" along with a lobster claw clasp. Pendant is approx 3" long from the top of the ornate bail by 1 1/2" wide. Comes in a free hand decorated gift box as shown and FREE SHIPPING!. Perfect for holiday gift giving.October's birthstone treats the eye to an explosion of shimmering colors, not unlike those of a magnificent rainbow following a summer rain. The Opal derives its name from the Latin word "opalus," meaning precious jewel. Prized for its unique ability to refract and reflect specific wavelengths of light, the Opal was called "Cupid Paederos" by the Romans, meaning a child beautiful as love. One legendary explanation for this gemstone's origin is that it fell from heaven in a flash of fiery lightning.

Vintage Victorian Valentine's Day

I've really been into vintage jewelry for the past year. It fascinates me because it represents someone else's life. I love to find vintage lockets from the Art Nouveau and Vintage Victorian era. I also love making vintage style jewelry. Jewelry making is my passion, along with travel and I love being with my husband. Life is good! Sandra