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March 3rd, 2008 by Just Glass Oline Staff

One of the most often overlooked antiques and collectibles in the glassware line is jewelry, which was produced by a vast array of companies and in myriad styles, particularly in the early part of the 1900’s.

Glassware jewelry was cost effective and did last for years, and at the price of goods during that time span, diamonds and rubies may well be beyond the price range of the average family, particularly during the depression years, however the woman still wanted adornments and the men still wanted to provide them.

A perfect example of some of the beautiful ways in which glass was used in jewelry making is this bracelet.

Made during the 1920-1930’s time period, a rose colored satin glass stones are set into white metal and surrounded by little crystal rhinestones which help to form the links to this bracelet.

Silver tone stamped metal with alternating pharaoh links and links with Czech glass turquoise cabochons.

The central link has a Czech glass scarab. About fifty percent of this bracelet is made of glassware.

Vintage jewelry in the 1920’s and 1930’s Egyptian and chunky glass was all the rage, as were pins and necklaces also made of glass.

They aren’t hard to find, for the most part, although some can be quite rare and costly, depending, as with any other collectible, on how easy they are to find and how many folks are currently collecting them.

The glass jewelry from the 20s and 30s has become all the rage among collectors, so expect to pay higher prices for the rarer pieces.

Made of rare mid-19th century Venetian glass, assembled with tiny Victorian persimmon and gold glass beads and bronze glass beads, these are not easily found and when you do, many times will need to be restrung.

The items pictured here are just some examples of what you can find out there in the world of vintage glass jewelry.

Much of it can be found still at yard sales, at estate sales and sometimes, in Grandma’s jewelry box if you ask her nicely.

Collectors have not caught on yet to the glassware jewels as rapidly as they have other types of glassware.

It is true what they say. One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure.

Happy collecting!