Dichroic Glass Jewelry

Chiripa has offered dichroic glass jewelry since we opened in 2006. Customers love the vibrant colors and iridescent sparkle set against high quality sterling silver. On our last buying trip to Mexico (Feb 2009) we visited the family workshop where the glass is made.

We found the business tucked in a neighborhood of Guadalajara. This was definitely a taxi-ride from our downtown hotel. We had communicated ahead of the trip that we planned to visit on this day. Unfortunately, our contact was in the U.S. when we arrived.

But, Edith (who speaks English) took charge; and, after verifying our identity, we were let in to the bustling business. Workers were firing glass in one room, finishing pendants and bracelets in another, photographing product to place on their website, and working on new packaging designs.

We set to work selecting new pieces for Chiripa. We (and you) can also order online from Mexico925, but it's fun to meet the people who produce the jewelry. And, I could work much faster pouring over bags (yes, plastic bags-full) of pendants and earrings and bracelets and rings.

We offer a few of their designs on our website and a large selection on display at the shop.