Past & Present Bracelet (Olive) ♻️
- Genuine vintage glass — reclaimed, tumbled, and rich with quiet history.
- Set in sterling silver by a woman-owned Pennsylvania studio.
- Eight-inch bracelet with a half-inch stone — understated presence that wears effortlessly all day.
Dig through enough old farmland in Pennsylvania and the ground starts giving things back. Bottle glass, worn smooth by decades of weather and soil, surfaces in colors that no modern manufacturer would think to produce — greens that have lost their sharpness, olives dulled to something softer and more honest than anything on a shelf today. These fragments carry time in their chemistry. The minerals that gave them color a century ago have spent the intervening years quietly changing under pressure and rain.
Bottled Up Designs, a woman-owned studio in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania, collects this vintage glass and gives it a second context. Each piece is genuine reclaimed material — bottle glass, window glass, Depression-era tableware — tumbled and shaped into stones that feel ancient in the hand. The olive tone of this particular piece has the depth of a kitchen garden in late August, that last exhale of green before everything turns amber. There is no synthetic dye involved. The color is whatever time and chemistry decided it would be.
History you can actually hold.
The stone measures half an inch in diameter, set in sterling silver on a bracelet that runs a generous eight inches in length. At five grams total, it sits light on the wrist — barely there physically, but visually grounded and warm. The sterling silver is hypoallergenic, and the recycled glass means every piece carries its own slight variations in hue and texture. No two are identical, which is the whole point.
Handcrafted by Bottled Up Designs.
Specifications
- Material: Recycled Vintage Glass
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Length: Stone is 1/2 inch in diameter. Bracelet is 8 inches in length
- Weight: 5 g
- Made in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania
- Economy shipping is FREE with orders of $95 or more.
- All items are kept in stock and ship from our warehouse in North Carolina.
- We personally inspect every single item we sell, pack it by hand, and deliver the boxes to the post office.
- Orders generally ship the day following placement.
- We ship primarily via US Mail, but may use other carriers depending on package value and destination.
- Returns on items not marked Final Sale are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Read the full policy.
THE HAROLD & HAZEL DIFFERENCE
Every piece here has earned its place.
QUALITY MATERIALS
Sterling silver, genuine gemstones, and solid metals — no plastic or cheap materials.
REAL MAKERS
Every artist on this site has been personally verified for their talent and creativity.
LIMITED RUNS
Most pieces are made in small batches. When they're gone, they're often gone for good.
BOLD BY DESIGN
Every item here was chosen because it has color, character, and something to say.
RECLAIMED TIME
Vintage glass pulled from the Pennsylvania earth carries color that no factory can replicate. Bottled Up Designs transforms these fragments into jewelry that honors both material and memory.
Each stone is genuine recycled glass with its own unique history
Hand-set in sterling silver at a small studio in East Fallowfield, PA
Hypoallergenic sterling silver, five grams — light enough to forget, beautiful enough to notice
THE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The best way to know if you'll love our Past & Present Bracelet (Olive) ♻️? Hear from someone who already does.
Got questions?
We've got answers
Find fast answers about shipping, returns, and our unique jewelry.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders ship within one business day of placing your order — sometimes the same day. Economy shipping typically takes about a week via USPS, while standard shipping (Priority Mail) arrives in 2-3 business days. We're based in North Carolina, so East Coast orders tend to arrive a little faster. You'll receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships.
Will the jewelry fade or tarnish?
Our jewelry is made from a variety of materials, including sterling silver. Sterling silver will eventually tarnish, but you can slow that process by storing it in a small airtight bag or container, or in a special anti-tarnish bag. If it’s lost some shine, it can be gently washed with a soft cloth, warm water, and a drop of mild soap, such as blue Dawn. If you still see tarnish, use an anti-tarnish cloth. Do not use commercial jewelry cleaners unless they are specifically labeled safe for sterling silver. The best way to keep your sterling silver shiny is to wear it often! The more you wear it, the less tarnish you’ll see. And never wear sterling silver in the swimming pool or hot tub! Chlorine will cause it to tarnish almost instantly.
Most other metals don’t exactly tarnish, but they can get a little dull if they’re not worn. Washing with a tiny amount of mild soap is the best way to bring them back to life again. You can prevent this by putting on your jewelry last, after you apply hairspray or perfume, and don’t wear them in the shower or bath.
Genuine pearls do require extra gentle care. Don’t ever use commercial jewelry cleaners on them; you will almost certainly damage the nacre and destroy their unique sheen and iridescence. Be very careful about hairspray, cosmetics, and perfume, and absolutely never put them in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner!
Can I return or exchange?
Yes. You have 30 days from receipt to return or exchange anything that isn't marked Final Sale. Items need to be in new condition. Exchanges ship free, with no minimum order required. Returns are refunded minus a $5 shipping fee (once per shipment, not per item). We don’t ever charge restocking fees.
Is your jewelry hypoallergenic?
Most of our pieces are hypoallergenic, but not all. You can filter to only show hypoallergenic pieces when browsing, and you will also see an icon on all pieces certified hypoallergenic and nickel-free by their makers.
Can I track my order?
Yes — as soon as your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number by email so you can follow it the whole way to your door.
What makes your jewelry different?
Honestly? Most of it comes down to Amanda. Every maker on this site has been personally researched and verified — she checks that pieces are genuinely handmade, by the person who claims to have made them, using the materials listed. These are small-batch pieces in sterling silver, gold-filled, and genuine gemstones, mostly made in the USA. They aren’t factory pieces, aren’t from resellers, and are not the same thing you'd find on a hundred other sites. When something sells out here, it often stays sold out.
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