[GOLD STONE] Natural Stone Power Stone Bracelet, Firefly Glass, Onyx Accessory

A hugely popular souvenir item in Okinawa, the deep blue color of firefly glass evokes the Okinawan sea. Like lampwork beads, these glass beads are made using a shaping technique called lampworking, resulting in a glass bead with a hole.

Craftsmen melt colored glass one by one, shaping it around an iron core. Silver leaf is then layered onto the molten glass, which resembles syrup, using a special technique to create the beautiful colors.

While there are no clear records of when firefly glass, a type of lampwork bead not originating in Okinawa, became a popular souvenir, it is believed to have gained attention in the late 1980s as an alternative to rare coral products, and its deep ocean-inspired colors captured the hearts of tourists.

◆Power Stone Size◆ Firefly Glass 10mm, Onyx 8mm (±0.5mm), Inner Circumference Approx. 15.5cm Delivered in a case with the GOLD STONE logo.