Giddy Up Cowgirl
One of a kind Beaded & Warm Glass Jewelry
One of a kind Beaded & Warm Glass Jewelry
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Bracelets & Sets
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Glass Made in Our Garage Studio
The Giddy Up team of two at work, when we're not at our day jobs.
All of our glass is made with compatible system 96 fusible glass. It is special glass and is not the same as what you see in stained or plate glass. If wire is used it is generally copper or stainless steel nylon coated stringing wire. Most of our accents are cut by hand but the intricate shapes are generally cut using a Taurus 3 glass saw. I enjoy painting or drawing the 14k gold & glass enamel by hand, using multiple layers of glass, and dichroic/metallic glasses which can be costly. We enjoy experimenting and I do enjoy the bubbles that are produced in the glass by speeding up the fusing time. We like to keep the jewelry items affordable and hope you find something here for yourself, your friends, or family that you can enjoy for years to come. I have been told that the pictures never do the fused glass justice and I think folks are right. When you get your piece out into the sunlight you will be amazed!
- People are always telling me, "You should charge more!" I love creating and the whole idea is that everyone can afford a piece of wearable art. - Michelle
Bracelets & Sets
The Flowing Waters Set- This set is made with blue Cascadia Opal Art glass. The three piece set has a pendant, earrings, and a matching ring. The pendant has a .925 sterling silver bail and the French hook earwires are also sterling silver. The pendant is approx. 1" by 1 1/8" inch, and the matching ring comes on an adjustable plated ring blank. $25.00 (see the sterling silver oval link chains on the home page - one set available)
The Blue Royale Set starts with purple, dichroic, transparent and iridescent frit/crushed glass, that was first fused into bars. The bars were cut and then set upon the rich, royal blue, iridescent glass, and fused again. The second fusing of the bars to iridescent glass, causes the glass to form giant baubles that have depth and texture. In any light, and in person, the sheen is more shimmery and the deep color is spectacular. The pendant is approximately 1 1/4 long by 1" wide and has a sterling silver bail. The matching ring has a plated adjustable ring, while the scarf/suit pin, has a bar and hasp closure. (One set available with the large pendant )
The Blue Royale Set $23.00
This set will go with almost any black or festive outfit! I thought of my colorful Laurel Burch scarf when it came out of the kiln. The mosaic pendant, earrings and ring set is done with tiny pieces of dichroic colored glass set atop black opal glass and fused. The pendant has a .925 sterling silver bail, and the French hook ear wires are also sterling silver. The matching plated ring is adjustable. (one set available)
The Mosaic Pendant, Ring and Earrings Set $25.00
The Smokey Mosaic Glass Pendant has lots of depth with it's chunky dichroic pieces.The dichroic glass pieces sit on top of a a base of smokey topaz glass that has a purple-yellow iridescence. The glass and is then capped with clear glass and fused. It's spectacular against the skin in the sunlight!
This pendant has a sterling silver bail and a decorative textured back.
The matching bracelet is approx 7.5" long and has six matching charms. The chain has all handmade, twisted and smooth .925 sterling silver ovals. The trigger clasp, oval loop and jump rings are all sterling silver. When my hubby saw this pendant he said, "You have to make a bracelet to go with that!"
The Smokey Mosaic Glass Pendant $10.00
The Smokey Mosaic Pendant & Charm Bracelet Set $44.00
The Mosaic Opal Glass Pendant and Key Chain has chocolate, orange
and mint pieces of opal glass fused between black and clear glass.
The pendant has a sterling silver bail while the key chain has a plated bail and key ring. The colors are rich and the gentlemen seem to like this key chain and the ladies or gents can wear this pendant.
The Mosaic Opal Glass Pendant and Key Chain Set $17.00
Ring Ring Scarf Pin
Earrings Lapel/Dress pin
Purple & Platinum Daisies Set- This set is covered with liquid platinum and is on a fantastic purple glass, which has an aqua iridescence. The pendant bail, French hook ear wires, handmade smooth & twisted oval link chain, trigger clasp, and loops, are all .925 sterling silver. The set includes the pendant, silver plated adjustable ring, earrings, lapel / dress pin, a 7.5" sterling silver charm bracelet and a scarf pin. The back of all the bracelet charms have a decorative, flower textured, back side.
Purple & Platinum Daisies 6 Piece Set $59.98
Purple & Platinum Daisies Pendant & Ring $16.00
Iridescent Smokey Topaz & Platinum Daisies Pendant $10.00
Iridescent Clear & Platinum Daisies Pendant $10.00
The Millefiori flowers & Dichroic Pendant, Bracelet and Ring Set - The Millefiori pendant has it's flowers fused between two layers of striated dichroic glass turned in opposite directions. This process creates an almost checkered pattern that sparkles in any light. The bail on the pendant is .925 sterling silver.
The glass for the matching bracelet is made the same way. The glass rectangles alternate with and without the Millefiori flowers inserted inside. Some of the dichroic glass is laid on different sides for more interest and shine on the beads. The beads hang from silver plated oval mounts on the handmade .925 sterling silver twisted oval link chain.
The glass for the matching ring is mounted on a silver plated adjustable ring. (one set available)
Millefiori Flowers Set (Pendant, bracelet, earrings & ring) $51.30
The Emerald in the Jungle set is made from the more exotic green Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "emerald" in the "jungle", is black-backed dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a sterling silver bail. The French hook earwires on the earrings are sterling silver. $17.00 (one set available)
The Emerald in the Jungle Set $19.00
The Tiger in the Jungle set is made from the red Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "tiger" in the "jungle", is black-backed red-orange dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a gold plated bail and includes a plated adjustable ring. The French hook earwires on the earrings are gold filled. $25.00 (one set available)
The Tiger in the Jungle Set $25.00
The Emerald Mine in the Jungle set is made from the more exotic green Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "emerald" in the "jungle", is black-backed dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a sterling silver bail and includes a plated adjustable ring. The French hook ear wires on the earrings are sterling silver. $25.00 (one set available)
The Emerald Mine Set $25.00
The Red Fracture-Streamer and Mardi Gras glass include stringers, frit and
confetti glass to add color, creating and intricate background behind spashes of aqua, gold and royal blue dichroic clear glass. This would look lovely on a long chain over a black blouse or dress, or worn higher on the neckline with white, and lighter colors. This pendant has a sterling silver bail and includes a matching adjustable ring. (one set available)
The Red Fracture-Streamer & Mardi Gras Set $16.00
The "Famythyst" Set is made from small pieces of dichroic, grape iridescent, beige and black opal glass. So many folks love purple but this purple is light enough to wear with summer clothing, and transparent enough to show off your tan. It includes a plated adjustable ring and earrings with sterling silver French hook earwires. The pendant has royal blue iridescent glass added to the mix, and includes a sterling silver bail. (one set available)
The (Fabulous + Amytheyst ) Famythyst Set $25.00
The Giddy Up team of two at work, when we're not at our day jobs.
All of our glass is made with compatible system 96 fusible glass. It is special glass and is not the same as what you see in stained or plate glass. If wire is used it is generally copper or stainless steel nylon coated stringing wire. Most of our accents are cut by hand but the intricate shapes are generally cut using a Taurus 3 glass saw. I enjoy painting or drawing the 14k gold & glass enamel by hand, using multiple layers of glass, and dichroic/metallic glasses which can be costly. We enjoy experimenting and I do enjoy the bubbles that are produced in the glass by speeding up the fusing time. We like to keep the jewelry items affordable and hope you find something here for yourself, your friends, or family that you can enjoy for years to come. I have been told that the pictures never do the fused glass justice and I think folks are right. When you get your piece out into the sunlight you will be amazed!
- People are always telling me, "You should charge more!" I love creating and the whole idea is that everyone can afford a piece of wearable art. - Michelle
Bracelets & Sets
The Flowing Waters Set- This set is made with blue Cascadia Opal Art glass. The three piece set has a pendant, earrings, and a matching ring. The pendant has a .925 sterling silver bail and the French hook earwires are also sterling silver. The pendant is approx. 1" by 1 1/8" inch, and the matching ring comes on an adjustable plated ring blank. $25.00 (see the sterling silver oval link chains on the home page - one set available)
The Blue Royale Set starts with purple, dichroic, transparent and iridescent frit/crushed glass, that was first fused into bars. The bars were cut and then set upon the rich, royal blue, iridescent glass, and fused again. The second fusing of the bars to iridescent glass, causes the glass to form giant baubles that have depth and texture. In any light, and in person, the sheen is more shimmery and the deep color is spectacular. The pendant is approximately 1 1/4 long by 1" wide and has a sterling silver bail. The matching ring has a plated adjustable ring, while the scarf/suit pin, has a bar and hasp closure. (One set available with the large pendant )
The Blue Royale Set $23.00
This set will go with almost any black or festive outfit! I thought of my colorful Laurel Burch scarf when it came out of the kiln. The mosaic pendant, earrings and ring set is done with tiny pieces of dichroic colored glass set atop black opal glass and fused. The pendant has a .925 sterling silver bail, and the French hook ear wires are also sterling silver. The matching plated ring is adjustable. (one set available)
The Mosaic Pendant, Ring and Earrings Set $25.00
The Smokey Mosaic Glass Pendant has lots of depth with it's chunky dichroic pieces.The dichroic glass pieces sit on top of a a base of smokey topaz glass that has a purple-yellow iridescence. The glass and is then capped with clear glass and fused. It's spectacular against the skin in the sunlight!
This pendant has a sterling silver bail and a decorative textured back.
The matching bracelet is approx 7.5" long and has six matching charms. The chain has all handmade, twisted and smooth .925 sterling silver ovals. The trigger clasp, oval loop and jump rings are all sterling silver. When my hubby saw this pendant he said, "You have to make a bracelet to go with that!"
The Smokey Mosaic Glass Pendant $10.00
The Smokey Mosaic Pendant & Charm Bracelet Set $44.00
The Mosaic Opal Glass Pendant and Key Chain has chocolate, orange
and mint pieces of opal glass fused between black and clear glass.
The pendant has a sterling silver bail while the key chain has a plated bail and key ring. The colors are rich and the gentlemen seem to like this key chain and the ladies or gents can wear this pendant.
The Mosaic Opal Glass Pendant and Key Chain Set $17.00
Ring Ring Scarf Pin
Earrings Lapel/Dress pin
Purple & Platinum Daisies Set- This set is covered with liquid platinum and is on a fantastic purple glass, which has an aqua iridescence. The pendant bail, French hook ear wires, handmade smooth & twisted oval link chain, trigger clasp, and loops, are all .925 sterling silver. The set includes the pendant, silver plated adjustable ring, earrings, lapel / dress pin, a 7.5" sterling silver charm bracelet and a scarf pin. The back of all the bracelet charms have a decorative, flower textured, back side.
Purple & Platinum Daisies 6 Piece Set $59.98
Purple & Platinum Daisies Pendant & Ring $16.00
Iridescent Smokey Topaz & Platinum Daisies Pendant $10.00
Iridescent Clear & Platinum Daisies Pendant $10.00
The Millefiori flowers & Dichroic Pendant, Bracelet and Ring Set - The Millefiori pendant has it's flowers fused between two layers of striated dichroic glass turned in opposite directions. This process creates an almost checkered pattern that sparkles in any light. The bail on the pendant is .925 sterling silver.
The glass for the matching bracelet is made the same way. The glass rectangles alternate with and without the Millefiori flowers inserted inside. Some of the dichroic glass is laid on different sides for more interest and shine on the beads. The beads hang from silver plated oval mounts on the handmade .925 sterling silver twisted oval link chain.
The glass for the matching ring is mounted on a silver plated adjustable ring. (one set available)
Millefiori Flowers Set (Pendant, bracelet, earrings & ring) $51.30
The Emerald in the Jungle set is made from the more exotic green Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "emerald" in the "jungle", is black-backed dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a sterling silver bail. The French hook earwires on the earrings are sterling silver. $17.00 (one set available)
The Emerald in the Jungle Set $19.00
The Tiger in the Jungle set is made from the red Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "tiger" in the "jungle", is black-backed red-orange dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a gold plated bail and includes a plated adjustable ring. The French hook earwires on the earrings are gold filled. $25.00 (one set available)
The Tiger in the Jungle Set $25.00
The Emerald Mine in the Jungle set is made from the more exotic green Fracture-Streamer glass that includes stringers, frit and confetti glass. The "emerald" in the "jungle", is black-backed dichroic glass placed behind the fracture-streamer glass, before it is fused. This pendant has a sterling silver bail and includes a plated adjustable ring. The French hook ear wires on the earrings are sterling silver. $25.00 (one set available)
The Emerald Mine Set $25.00
The Red Fracture-Streamer and Mardi Gras glass include stringers, frit and
confetti glass to add color, creating and intricate background behind spashes of aqua, gold and royal blue dichroic clear glass. This would look lovely on a long chain over a black blouse or dress, or worn higher on the neckline with white, and lighter colors. This pendant has a sterling silver bail and includes a matching adjustable ring. (one set available)
The Red Fracture-Streamer & Mardi Gras Set $16.00
The "Famythyst" Set is made from small pieces of dichroic, grape iridescent, beige and black opal glass. So many folks love purple but this purple is light enough to wear with summer clothing, and transparent enough to show off your tan. It includes a plated adjustable ring and earrings with sterling silver French hook earwires. The pendant has royal blue iridescent glass added to the mix, and includes a sterling silver bail. (one set available)
The (Fabulous + Amytheyst ) Famythyst Set $25.00
Dichroic Vertical Glass Channel Bead Bracelet Set - These dichroic beads have been formed by running a piece of thick fiberglass paper between the clear background pieces and dichroic pieces of glass so they can be strung on Beadalon 19 cable wire which is covered with fifty genuine 4mm and 6mm aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals. The textures and vibrant colors are stunning! The bracelet is finished with an 11mm sterling silver trigger clasp, a closed jump ring, two silver crimps and two crimp covers at each end. The finished wire runs through both crimps and covers for added security. The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2" long and fabulous! It is accompanied by a matching necklace with a sterling silver chain, and an adjustable dichroic glass ring.
The next bracelet set is made the same way, but has black backed glass, with alternating jet, clear aurora borealis, and vitrail/stained glass effect swarovski crystals. (one set available)
Dichroic Vertical Glass Channel Bead Bracelet Set $46.65
Not everyone has pierced ears, but the dichroic vertical glass earrings
match the dichroic vertical glass channel bead bracelet. They also have sterling silver French hook ear wires, with rubber clutches.
(one available) $8.00
Dichroic (Black backed) Vertical Glass Channel Bead Bracelet Set- This bracelet has "vitral" (stained glass effect) swarovski crystals and "jet" black aurora borealis swarovski crystals, with all sterling silver jewelry findings. It is approximately 7.5" long and comes with a matching dichroic glass pendant and adjustable ring. (one set available)
Dichroic (Black backed) Vertical Glass Channel Bead Bracelet Set $38.65
I have been told that the pictures never do the fused glass justice. I think folks are right!
Chili Peppers & Golden Dichroic Channel Bead Bracelet Set - These dichroic bracelet beads have been formed by running a piece of thick fiberglass paper between the clear background pieces, and dichroic pieces of glass, so they can be strung on Beadalon 19 cable wire. The beading wire is covered with fifty genuine 4mm aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals. The textures and vibrant colors are formed by sprinkling red, clear, and white glass frit/crushed glass, across the golden dichroic glass. The bracelet is finished with an 11mm sterling silver trigger clasp, a closed jump ring, two silver crimps and two crimp covers at each end. The finished wire runs through both crimps and covers for added security. The bracelet is approximately 7.5" long and looks good enough to eat!
It is accompanied by a 18" matching necklace strung with over 150 clear red and cranberry aurora borealis, swarovski crystals. The necklace has all sterling silver findings, a .925 sterling trigger clasp and jump ring. The dichroic glass ring is mounted at a diamond angle, like the necklace, on a silver plated adjustable ring. The matching earrings are one layer thick and lightweight. They have sterling silver French hook ear wires, with rubber clutches. (one set available)
Chili Peppers & Golden Dichroic Channel Bead Bracelet Set $74.65
MIX & MATCH
These vertical earrings are one layer thick and lightweight. They have sterling silver French hook ear wires, with rubber clutches. (earrings only- one available) $7.00
Vertical Mardi Gras Dichroic Pendant with sterling bail $10.00
Vertical Mardi Gras Dichroic Adjustable Ring $6.00
Vertical Mardi Gras Dichroic Pendant capped in clear glass with sterling bail and adjustable ring $15.00
Long Vertical Mardi Gras Dichroic Pendant and Earrings- These dichroic glass earrings have sterling silver French hook ear wires, a sterling silver wrap, and genuine swarovski crystals. The matching pendant has a sterling silver bail. $22.00
Mardi Gras Dichroic Channel Bead Bracelet - These dichroic bracelet beads have been formed by running a piece of thick fiberglass paper between the clear background pieces, and dichroic pieces of glass, so they can be strung on Beadalon 19 cable wire. The beading wire is covered with fifty genuine 4mm aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals. The bracelet is finished with an 11mm sterling silver trigger clasp, a closed jump ring, two silver crimps and two crimp covers at each end. The finished wire runs through both crimps and covers for added security. beware, this bracelet is approximately 8.5" is big, bold, ready to party! (one available)
Mardi Gras Dichroic Channel Bead Bracelet $34.90
The Waves of Blue dichroic, transparent, and opal blue glass pendant and ring will remind you of the beach at sunset. This pendant includes an 18" sterling silver chain with a .925 lobster claw clasp and jump ring. It can also be strung with swarovski crystals or placed on a gold filled chain. The matching adjustable ring, is placed at an angle, to match the pendant.
(one set available)
The Waves of Blue necklace & ring set on 18" silver chain $20.50
The Waves of Blue necklace & ring set on a 18" gold filled chain $22.50
The Waves of Blue necklace & ring set strung on 18" clear aurora borealis swarovski crystal necklace $28.00
Like hot lava, this glass flows along the nooks and crannies of these dichroic glass charms. The textures and vibrant colors of this pendant, ring, earrings and charms, have been formed by sprinkling red, clear, and orange glass frit/crushed glass, across the golden-orange dichroic glass. The bracelet chain is handmade twisted and smooth sterling silver and is finished with an 11mm sterling silver trigger clasp. All of the jump rings and oval heavy duty loop are also sterling silver. The bracelet is approximately 7.5" long.
It is accompanied by a 18" matching necklace strung on an 18" sterling silver chain with a .925 lobster claw clasp and oval jump ring. You can also have this pendant strung on a necklace with over 150 clear red and cranberry aurora borealis, swarovski crystals, like the "Chili Peppers" one above.
The dichroic glass ring is mounted at a diamond angle, like the necklace, on a silver plated adjustable ring. The matching earrings are one layer thick and lightweight. They have sterling silver French hook ear wires, with rubber clutches. If you don't have pierced ears, these earring would make a fabulous gift! (one set available)
Hot Lava Necklace, Charm Bracelet, Ring and Earrings Set $44.50
Hot Lava Necklace Set Strung with Swarovski Crystals $60.50
The Groovy Be Here or Be Square pendant set is made colorful frit, dichroic and iridescent glass. All the glass is fused into a thick flat piece. After that, the shape is sawed out with a Taurus 3 glass saw, the kiln is fired up again where the shapes edges get a high gloss shine. Each one comes out different and exciting! This set has sterling silver bail, and .925 French hook ear wires. If you don't have pierced ears these earrings will make a terrific gift! The set includes the pendant, adjustable ring, and earrings.
(one set available)
The Groovy Be Here or Be Square Set $27.90
How is it made?
Iridescent, dichroic, and opal glass is hammered and fused for 12 hours onto clear glass strips. Then the shapes are drawn & sawed out with a Taurus 3 glass saw by hand. Then the glass is fired again for 9 hours to give all the edges a high fire polish.
The Groovy Glass Seahorse Pendant and Bracelet Set is made from colorful frit/crushed glass, dichroic and iridescent glass. All the glass is fused into a thick flat piece. After that, the seahorse and tiny shapes are sawed out with a Taurus 3 glass saw. The kiln is fired up again so edges get a high gloss shine. Each one comes out different and interesting! This set has sterling silver bail, twisted and smooth oval link bracelet, and sterling jump rings. The ring is not available. Don't forget to check out our awesomely priced, sterling, oval link neckchains on the homepage!
(one set available)
The Groovy Glass Seahorse Pendant and Bracelet Set $44.00
The Groovy Glass Heart Pendant Set is made from colorful frit/crushed glass, dichroic and iridescent glass. All the glass is fused into a thick flat piece. After that, the shape is sawed out with a Taurus 3 glass saw, the kiln is fired up again where the shapes are tack fused onto another piece of glass and the edges get a high gloss shine. Each one comes out different and interesting! This set has sterling silver bail, and .925 French hook ear wires. If you don't have pierced ears, these earrings will make a terrific gift! The set includes the pendant, adjustable ring, and earrings. (one set available)
The Groovy Hearts Set $27.90
The Bold Starfish Pendant is made from colorful frit/crushed glass, dichroic and iridescent glass. All the glass is fused into a thick flat piece. After that, the shape is sawed out with a Taurus 3 glass saw, the kiln is fired up again where the shapes are tack fused onto another piece of glass and the edges get a high gloss shine. Each one comes out different and interesting!
The glass for the matching bracelet is made the same way. There is a lot of detail work involved in sawing these tiny star fish. The charms hang by .925 silver jump rings from silver plated oval bails. The handmade bracelet chain has twisted & solid sterling oval links, a sterling silver trigger clasp and oval loop. (one set available)
The Starfish Pendant $13.00
The Glass Starfish Sterling Silver Bracelet $38.90
** Stainless Steel 18" nylon coated cable neck wire with barrel clasp. Simple and sharp looking to color coordinate your glass. $2.00 (one of each color available, but four are available in clear/silver)
GreenDark Green/EvergreenWhitePurpleDark brownClear/ Silver ColoredTurquoiseDark BlueBlackBrownDark PinkGold Colored
The Good Ole Times Bracelet is made of Czech glass beads, aurora borealis glass beads, and peach 6 genuine swarovski crystals. It has 10, four mm sterling silver spacer beads and a .925 sterling silver trigger clasp, crimps, crimp covers and jump ring. The 7 3/4" bracelet is strung on nylon coated stainless cable wire and double wrapped for strength under its crimp covers. (one available)
The Good Ole Times Bracelet $12.00
The Southwest Stone Horse Fetish Bracelet is made of pen shell and genuine turquoise beads with (top to bottom on picture on left) horses carved out of snowflake obsidian, apple sesame jasper, African green jade, turquoise block, golden yellow jade, and azurite block stone. "Block" is a man made material designed to resemble the appearance of, but not duplicate the properties of the natural gemstone. All but two of the horses are genuine natural occurring stone. It has a sterling silver twisted jump ring and a .925 sterling silver trigger claw clasp, crimp tubes and crimp covers. The bracelet is strung securely on nylon coated stainless steel 49 strand Beadalon wire. It is 7.5" long and cute! (one available)
The Southwest Stone Horse Fetish Bracelet $21.00
Memory wire bracelets are fun and you get so many wraps around your wrist for a whole lot less. This pink and ivory pearlescent resin bead and sterling silver filigree bead bracelet, springs into shape and style every time you wear it. It has delicate colors but is an easy everyday wear!
(one available)
Pink, Ivory and Sterling Silver Filigree Bead Memory Wire Bracelet $10.00
