Millefiori Round Dangle Earrings - Silver

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 A_ORS14D_09
Step into an aura of Venetian romance when you wear these elegant and unique earrings. The exquisite Millefiori design achieved by fusing together tiny colorful Murano Glass mosaic pieces in special glass-making furnaces results in a beautiful pattern that will never fade. Add a touch of Venetian glamour to your outfit and be prepared to receive lots of compliments on these fine handcrafted earrings easily recognized as the work of Murano artisans. These Murano Glass earrings come with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.

• 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 come with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.
• Because each Murano Glass piece is a unique work of art made entirely by hand, slight variations of colors, patterns, and sizes 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.