Glass has been used to form jewelry for centuries, in many forms. The brilliance of glass in jewelry is loved by all for its amazing qualities. Dichroic glass brings glass jewelry to amazing new levels with mystical designs and shimmering colors.
What is Dichroic Glass?
Dichroic glass is one of the most fascinating mediums being used by artisans today. It is a remarkable material developed by NASA for use in the aerospace industry, but discovered by warm glass artists. Multiple micro-thin layers of different metals (gold, silver, titanium, chromium, aluminium, zirconium, magnesium, silicon) are applied to the surface of the glass, then kiln fired at extreme temperatures in a vacuum. From this process, the glass artist has the material in which to design their amazing creations.
During the creative process, the dichroic glass is fused (layered) with other glass in multiple kiln firings. Certain wavelengths of light will either pass through or be reflected, causing the array of color that you see in this spectacular jewelry. The brilliance and depth of color in our pieces must be experienced first-hand. The result can never be re-created and is different every time. Each piece of dichroic jewelry is special and unique – and is an absolute original that cannot be recreated!
Purchase a FUSION original today, and discover the magic, warmth and mystery of dichroic glass.