Uranium Glass Hoop Earrings Large Antique Vintage Czech Glass Lampwork

Description

Fabulous huge uranium glass hoop earrings made from antique lampwork Czech glass. They glow bright green under a blacklight. These hoops are extremely rare due to their age and how delicate they are. They came out of the original box from the 1920s. These were Czech export bangles to India and were worn by brides, who a century ago, were much smaller than people are today, hence why these bangles are now too small for a wrist but make big awesome hoop earrings. The hoops are approximately 2.5" across but vary a bit in size as they were made by hand. The two hoops will not be the same size but will not be noticeably different. They are available on gold tone brass, surgical steel, or sterling silver.  They are lightweight and need to be hung when they aren't being worn. Your purchase comes with a keychain blacklight.
Bangles were traditionally a part of the solah shringar of Indian brides. It was mandatory for newly wed brides and would-be-brides to wear bangles made of glass, gold or other metals as they signify the long life of the husband. They signify good fortune and prosperity. Traditionally breaking of the bridal glass or lac bangles is considered inauspicious.
Feel free to check out my other uranium glass jewelry items for sale. I also do custom commissions with a specialty in sterling silver rings so don't hesitate to contact me if you are looking for something specific!
If you are interested in more than one item, please message me as I do discounts for multiple purchases.
Uranium glass is glass made with up to 2% uranium dioxide for color. The uranium content causes the glass to fluoresce bright green under a UV blacklight. It is very slightly radioactive and will register on a Geiger counter. Most jewelry pieces will register just above background radiation, enough to show true uranium content yet safety for wearing. The uranium glass in jewelry is the same glass found in the depression-era glassware that is popular with collectors.
Uranium glass is identified with a UV blacklight, and it's only uranium glass if the item is truly glass, not another material, and glows the telltale bright neon green. If a piece of glass fluoresces bright green then it contains uranium. No other material or element *in glass* has that effect. Other jewelry materials such as resin, plasic, enamel, paint, acrylic, some gemstones, and even adhesive under a rhinestone can glow like uranium, so it is imperative for a collector of such glass in jewelry to make sure the glowing item is truly glass. Sometimes an item can glow a dull green rather than bright neon, and that is due to manganese rather than uranium.
I treasure hunt all over the world for vintage uranium glass pieces to use in jewelry, as well as new pieces from Czech Republic. I specialize in sourcing old art deco jewelry components and faceted stones. I also very much enjoy finding vintage uranium glass jewelry pieces. I represent my vintage pieces to the best of my knowledge with all the research I can muster, but from time to time I may get something incorrect, however, I strive to avoid any misrepresentation and will designate if I am unsure of something. All of my own pieces are made with the greatest care and love and have a lifetime guarantee for repair. I test all glowing items in both my own pieces and in vintage pieces with a pin scratch test, a presidium tester, and a Geiger counter to ensure that all of my items are true uranium glass
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