Millefiori Round Dangle Earrings -Silver

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 A_ORS14D_02
These exquisite Murano earrings show off the unique combination of art and craftsmanship that made Murano Glass masters world-famous. Featuring rich colors offset by simple sterling silver frame, these fine earrings are handmade using Murano glass technique called Millefiori (a thousand flowers), which requires exceptional skill and experience from the artisan. The result is a dazzling pattern of rich stylized flowers that evokes ancient Italian mosaics and creates a look of sophistication and enigma. Pair them with a Millefiori pendant in silver frame from our extensive Millefiori Pendants collection for a well-coordinated look and truly Venetian style.

• Measurements: The round dangling part of the earring measures 5/8 inch in diameter.
• Metal used in the ear hooks and frame is 925 sterling silver.
• These Murano earrings were crafted by hand in a workshop in Murano, Italy. They come with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.
• Because each item is a unique work of art made by hand, slight variations of colors and patterns are possible.

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The technique of fusing together small colored fragments of glass dates all the way back to Ancient Egypt and Rome. After the fall of Rome, having been lost for centuries, this intricate technique was reinvented by Murano glass masters in the 15th century, and given new life and worldwide fame. While this technique is called "Murrine" on Murano island, outside of Venice it was dubbed "Millefiori", or "a thousand flowers" for its resemblance to a blossoming meadow.
A Millefiori design starts with the rods of different colors, each made by stretching a blob of glass into a cane. These canes are then cut into small segments, and the segments are carefully arranged by hand into a pattern that fits within a desired shape. Finally, the resulting arrangement is put into a special furnace where the tiny glass pieces are carefully fused together in high heat, and then gradually cooled off. This is how Murano masters create their famous Millefiori pendants, earrings, cufflinks, pill boxes, paperweights and many other beautiful and unique Millefiori jewelry pieces that are instantly recognized and valued for their artistic appeal and fine craftsmanship. Enjoy your Murano Glass jewelry creation, knowing that it was carefully handmade by talented Murano Glass artisans in Venice, Italy.