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Broken Plates

Created by Pittsburgh, PA-based artist Gillian Preston, Broken Plates is a line of glass jewelry cut from the surface of hand blown glass. The process begins in a hot glass studio, where layers of bold, crisp colors are applied to molten glass and blown into a flat surface (or plate) that will serve as the canvas for these glassy wearables. Infused with hand drawn imagery or left as a raw, organic surface, the pieces take shape. Each wearable is cut by hand or with the use of a CNC waterjet before they are polished and fashioned into their final form. ‘Broken Plates’ makes reference to the work’s origin, and the result is a highly unique line of jewelry that transcends current trends and captures the stunning qualities of hand blown glass.

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Clear Kinetic Deco Earrings

$258.00

Inspired by the Art Deco style, these earrings are inspired translucent wearables that use repetition to create their undulating forms. The earrings are designed to move with the body and refract the light at every angle.

Each earring shape is cut using a CNC waterjet, allowing for these geometric shapes to be perfectly reproduced. After each shape is cut from the surface of eye-catching glass plates, they are ground down by hand to a comfortably wearable thickness using diamond infused abrasives. A trip through the kiln returns each sanded edge to its original glassy shine.

Sterling silver findings
Measures 2.75" x 0.6"

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Fuchsia Kinetic Bib Necklace

$399.00

The Kinetic Bib Necklace plays with form and light, using repetition in glass to create a 3D form.

Necklace measures 4” x 2.25” with adjustable chain 18”-22” long
Necklace weighs 2.8 oz
Sterling silver chain

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Fuchsia Kinetic Long Deco Post

$258.00

Inspired by the Art Deco style, these earrings are inspired translucent wearables that use repetition to create their undulating forms. The earrings are designed to move with the body and refract the light at every angle.

Each earring shape is cut using a CNC waterjet, allowing for these geometric shapes to be perfectly reproduced. After each shape is cut from the surface of eye-catching glass plates, they are ground down by hand to a comfortably wearable thickness using diamond infused abrasives. A trip through the kiln returns each sanded edge to its original glassy shine.

Sterling silver findings
Measures 2.75" x 0.6"

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Sunset Deco Dagger Earrings

$172.00

The Deco Dagger Earrings use simple, clean lines to modernize the classic shapes that have flattered women’s features throughout history. The dagger shape is cut from blown glass, creating a transformative effect with color and light. Each edge casts a ray of light against its colorful surface, creating a depth of character to even the most simple of shapes.

Each earring shape is cut using a CNC waterjet, allowing for these geometric shapes to be perfectly reproduced. After each shape is cut from the surface of eye-catching glass plates, they are ground down by hand to a comfortably wearable thickness using diamond infused abrasives. A trip through the kiln returns each sanded edge to its original glassy shine.

Please note that the colors can vary in shade, often appearing yellow or more taupe in hue. 

Sterling silver findings
Measures 3.25" x 0.625"

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