Millefiori Stud Earrings - Round #3

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 GA_MUR14E_3
Our exquisite Murano Glass stud earrings feature rich colors and a beautiful pattern of stylized millefiori flowers. Coming to us straight from Venice, these Murano earrings handcrafted in ancient Millefiori technique demonstrate the rare blend of skill and talent that made Murano glass masters famous since the middle ages. These elegant Murano earrings will add a touch of sophistication and warmth to any outfit, especially when paired with one of our classic Millefiori pendants. The Millefiori studs come with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.

• Measurements: Each earring is a flat circle that measures 3/8 inch in diameter.
• The posts are made of sterling silver-plated surgical steel for all-day allergy-free comfort.
• The Millefiori Stud earrings are handcrafted by a third-generation Murano Glass artisan in a family workshop on Murano Island in Venice, Italy.
• These Venetian earrings come with a Certificate Of Authenticity, a brochure on the history and value of Murano Glass, and a small velvet pouch for a beautiful presentation and safekeeping.
• Because each Murano Glass piece is a unique work of art made entirely by hand, slight variations of colors and patterns and slightly rough edges 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.