A designer after my own heart, the glass jewelry designs by Anat Sapir are simply stunning. Her combinations of handmade hollow glass beads with gold and silver accents are unique and showcase an endless array of imaginative pieces.
Although she has dabbled in pottery, textile design and toy making, it’s clear that this jewelry line is her true calling. In her own words: ‘When I first came upon glass bead jewelry, the connection was immediate and total.’
The 2011 collection of glass jewelry by Anat Sapir, aptly named ‘Inside/out,’ features transparent beads with eye-catching gold plated wire coils trapped inside.
Blown-Glass Bling
Anat Sapir Handcrafts Sparkling Glass Jewelry
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Industry Implications
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