Glass amulet pendants are hand made in Japan by a husband and wife glassblowing partners, Katsu and Mizu Hira of Studio Prepa. My son and I visited them in Nagano Prefecture, Japan on a very cold winter day in January 2024 to work on this project which is a part of My Dear Gemma jewelry.

Deerskin cord with vintage Venetian beads

Since each heart is hand made, no two are alike.

The green/brown glass hearts are made from recycled beer bottles.

Approximately 1 5/8” x 1.5” - 2” x 2"