The Mermaid Glass™ bead bracelets are hand-crafted from 6mm glass beads and glow in daylight. We developed an iridescent glass bead that reflects light and looks like modern magic.
What is Mermaid glass?
Mermaid Glass beads are round glass beads with their colour and iridescent coating placed inside of the beads. This unique manufacturing process creates stunning, vibrant and iridescent beads that seem to shimmer and glow as they move in light.
What's the difference between Mermaid glass and Galaxy glass?
The Galaxy Glass actually was originally called Mermaid Crystal. It's the same unique design but with a polished high gloss finish and different colored cores. Due to alot of confusion since the launch of our Mermaid Crystal collection we've re-branded them to be part of our Galaxy Glass collection.
How do you clean a NOGU bracelet?
To clean your nylon or leather jewelry cords, use a dry, soft cloth. Gently brush until you are satisfied with the look of the piece. While cleaning nylon cords, if a dry cloth is not working, dampen the cloth or brush very lightly before brushing the piece.
What is NOGU jewelry made of?
The majority of our jewelry is crafted with . 925 sterling silver, and many pieces have a 18k white gold, 18k gold, 18k rose gold, or gunmetal vermeil. Vermeil refers to items made of high-quality silver which are plated with an additional thin layer - usually gold.
45 related questions foundWhat is NOGU Mermaid glass made of?
The Mermaid Glass™ Collection is designed by NOGU Studio in Toronto and hand-crafted from 6mm glass beads that glow in daylight looking like modern magic!
What is the difference between sea glass and beach glass?
Although beach glass and sea glass are often used interchangeably, they can refer to two separate things, as well. While sea glass is always created and found near oceans, beach glass can be used to refer to glass that is found on freshwater shores, around lakes or rivers.
How much is sea glass worth?
Prices can vary widely, from pennies per piece for small pieces in odd shapes with chips and flaws (sometimes called “roughs”) to flawless, nicely shaped, jewelry quality pieces that might sell for $5-10 each if they are rare colors like deep aqua or cobalt blue.
How can you tell if sea glass is real?
Genuine sea glass is mostly found to be triangular in shape, and not uniform at all (just ask a sea glass jeweler looking for matching earrings parts), though sometimes glass from deeper water, that was older (and likely thicker) and survived longer will have a rounded or bulbous shape.
What is the rarest color of beach glass?
Turquoise is the rarest color of blue sea glass.
Soft blue, cornflower, and aqua shades are less rare than some blues because they were used in medicine bottles, mason jars, and decorative pieces. Turquoise is the rarest blue sea glass and is very hard to come by.
How long does it take for sea glass to be made?
True "sea glass" formed in the ocean takes anywhere from 50 to 100 years to create. Constant tumbling and soaking in the salt water create a smooth, frosted surface over the glass, as well as rounded edges. Sea glass comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but some colors are rarer than others.
How long does it take glass to turn into sea glass?
It can take 7-10 years in a constant surf environment for sea glass to "become" sea glass. A quality piece of sea glass has no shiny spots, is well frosted (see Frost In Sea Glass Glossary) and has smooth tactile edges.
What is pirate sea glass?
Black glass, or “pirate glass,” is glass that looks black, but when held up to the light, its true color is revealed. For the Outer Banks, the pirate glass is usually dark olive green, often with an air bubble stuck inside which indicates that it was made by hand and thus very old.
Is there black sea glass?
If you're lucky enough to find a piece of black sea glass, hold it up to the light to view how the true color shines through. It might be a dark olive or amber or even deep blue, red or purple. Whatever color it really is, black sea glass is quite extraordinary and one of the most prized of all sea glass colors.
Where is the best place to find sea glass?
Best Beaches to Find Sea Glass
- Fort Bragg Sea Glass Beach, CA.
- Kauai Sea Glass Beach, Hawaii.
- Del Monte Beach, CA.
- Sea Glass Beach, Bermuda.
- Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Abaco Islands, Bahamas.
Why is most sea glass green?
Seafoam green was a common color for bottles in the late 1800's and early 1900s. Green or soft aqua is the natural color of glass caused by the iron naturally found in batch sand.
Is sea glass actually glass?
Sea glass is smooth, frosted, beautiful pieces of glass that are found on the beaches beside oceans and seas. They are formed from man-made glass products and are polished and refined by the waves and currents of oceans, as well as a few other natural phenomena.
How long does it take to tumble sea glass in the ocean?
Run for 3-5 days. After 48 hours you can pop the barrel open and take a look if you are impatient like me. At this point, you should notice some frosting on the glass and significant dulling of sharp corners. Continue tumbling until the pieces are evenly frosted with rounded edges.
How do you charge a NOGU bracelet?
2) Charge under a bright lamp for up to 5 minutes. The stronger the light source, the brighter the phosphorescent glow! 3) Charge in the sun near a window. Place the bracelet in a bright sunbeam and let the bracelet charge up to 10 minutes.
What is Mermaid glass beads?
✅Mermaid Glass Beads are specially made to look like rainbow moonstone or spectralite beads. The Ab coating is placed on the inside of the glass bead allowing it to reflect light back out in an amazing prism of colors. Sold by the 13.5 to 14.5 inch strand.
Is Lavender sea glass rare?
No matter what you call it, purple sea glass is rare and lovely.
What is black glass?
Today, black glass is formed when 63% silica sand 22% soda 15% limestone are heated together and stirred until the mixture is melted to a smooth paste. A combination of iron, copper, and cobalt oxide is added to get the black color.
What is Pirates glass used for?
The black glass bottles which held their precious rum played an important role in the preservation of the liquor. Throughout the 1800s and even earlier, black glass was used to make bottles to hold spirit drinks, as well as other items, but mainly alcohol.
Can you take glass from Glass Beach?
It is illegal to remove any glass from Glass Beach, but this hasn't stopped people from taking what seems like a harmless amount. Over the years thousands of these pocketfuls have depleted the beach of its namesake glass.
Why is sea glass different colors?
Black Sea Glass
Black glass actually has a hint of another color, brown, green, red and other pigments exist. Because of the thickness and density of the glass, very little light passes through the glass making it appear black.
