Old Tianjin Glass Melon Bead Bracelet
Item details
- Bracelet design
- Beaded
- Color pattern
- Yellow
- Jewelry material
- Glass
- Jewelry type
- Imitation jewelry
- Twelve ridged yellow melon beads alternate with twelve round blue spacers.
- Glossy egg-yolk yellow glass contrasts with satin cobalt blue.
- Hand-formed lobes vary slightly in ridge depth and spacing.
Type: Glass bead bracelet
Dimensions / Size: Fits a wrist of about 6.1 inches (15.5 cm); suits wrists 5.9 to 6.3 inches (15 to 16 cm)
Materials: Glass; strung on cord
Finish / color: Glossy egg-yolk yellow; satin cobalt blue
It slips on as a single continuous strand and sits closely and evenly around the wrist. Each melon bead is roughly the size of a small grape, so it works well on its own or layered with slimmer bands.
Everyday wear with casual knits and denim.
Adding a warm color note to simple office outfits.
Weekend markets and relaxed daytime outings.
Layered with thin cord or metal bracelets.
Wipe the glass beads with a soft, dry cloth.
Keep away from harsh chemicals and perfume.
Store flat or in a soft pouch to prevent scratches.
This bracelet is handmade, so bead shape and ridge depth may vary slightly from piece to piece.
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A closer look
This beaded bracelet features a striking combination of large, handcrafted melon-shaped beads and smaller spherical spacer beads. The primary beads are a rich, saturated egg-yolk yellow, exhibiting a glossy, glass-like finish consistent with traditional glasswork. Each yellow bead is sculpted with distinct vertical ridges or lobes, mimicking the organic form of a melon or pumpkin, with subtle variations in the depth and spacing of the grooves indicating hand-forming techniques. The surface reflects light with soft, diffused highlights that accentuate the curvature of each lobe, while minor surface irregularities and faint swirls within the material suggest a hand-worked glass composition.
Interspersed between the yellow melon beads are smaller, deep cobalt blue spherical spacer beads. These blue beads possess a slightly more matte to satin luster compared to the high gloss of the yellow beads, showing subtle mottling and tonal variations ranging from dark navy to brighter royal blue. The blue beads serve as spacers, creating a rhythmic alternation around the circumference of the bracelet. The arrangement consists of twelve large yellow melon beads and twelve smaller blue spacer beads, strung together to form a continuous loop. The construction relies on the tension of the stringing material, which is not visible, allowing the beads to sit closely together while maintaining flexibility for wear.
The overall design reflects a traditional aesthetic, drawing on classic glass bead-making styles. The yellow beads are uniform in general size but display slight individual differences in shape and ridge definition, characteristic of handcrafted production. The blue spacer beads are consistently spherical and slightly smaller in diameter, providing a visual contrast in both color and form. The bracelet is designed to fit a wrist circumference of approximately 15.5 centimeters, making it suitable for a wrist size between 15 and 16 centimeters. The beads are strung in a single strand, creating a balanced and symmetrical pattern that encircles the wrist evenly.
The material composition is identified as glass, specifically described as old Tianjin glass for the yellow melon beads and old Nepalese glass for the blue spacer beads. The yellow beads exhibit a warm, opaque quality with a smooth, polished surface, while the blue beads show a dense, saturated color with a slightly textured appearance. The combination of these two glass types creates a vibrant color contrast, with the warm yellow and cool blue complementing each other. The beads are strung on a durable cord, ensuring the bracelet maintains its shape and integrity during wear. The craftsmanship is evident in the precise shaping of the melon ridges and the consistent sizing of the spacer beads, resulting in a cohesive and visually appealing piece of jewelry.
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