Feb 22, 2012

Fenton USA Introduces New 2012 “Made in America” Beads and Teardrop Earrings

Fenton USA has just introduced more than 30 new designs in its line of Made in America glass beads and Teardrop Earrings. In addition to new handpainted designs, this new collection includes Aurora, Glassato, Three Dimensional, and Vasa Murrhina beads.

Aurora beads feature swirls of color and gold to create a shimmering aura. Glassato beads are created from sparkling coralene glass that is melted into multihued beads. Vasa Murrhina is a Fenton Art Glass treatment from the 1970s that lives again in wearable art. Fenton’s talented bead designers have now begun ”painting” with molten glass to create three dimensional art jewelry.

Fenton is the only beadmaker creating handpainted beads using high-fired enamel paints to give Fenton’s handpainted beads unmatched design flexibility and strong durability. Fenton beads have a solid sterling silver core embossed with the Fenton USA logo. Each Fenton bead has its own individual character because of the handmade process.

New handpainted designs for the Teardrop Earrings are also being offered and include Butterfly Blessings, Rose Burmese, Sweet Melody, and the popular Violets in the Snow. In an age of mass production, Fenton remains committed to honoring the tradition of expressive, handmade creations. Each Teardrop earring pair includes nickel free sterling wire and bears the signature of handcraftsmanship, those slight variations that convey distinction, character and charm.

Creating spectacular colored art glass jewelry, Fenton is proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information on Fenton USA Made in America beads and Teadrop earrings, visit www.fentonartglass.com