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DG5102_16Make a sophisticated statement of Italian elegance and good taste with this hand-made Murano Glass necklace that brings back centuries-old Murano tradition with a modern spin. Fine and delicate, this Venetian necklace is exquisitely crafted from thousands of tiny silver-lined glass seed beads for a truly unique look that is hard to find even in Venice itself. It shimmers and sparkles due to the combination of round and tube-shaped beads for a glamorous look channeling the splendor of Venice. You can twist this necklace before closing the lovk for even more dramatic effect.
The ancient tradition of crafting seed beads to make jewelry and decorate clothing flourished on Murano for centuries, and even today the best "haute couture" designers use Murano's famous rich and bright seed beads in their top creations.
Be sure to get the matching Gloriosa 24 Strand Bracelet to complete the look.
Measurements: The necklace has 24 strands of seed beads (12 silver aqua and 12 silver ice ones) and measures 20 inches in length. The lock is beautiful and secure to match the elegance of the necklace.
The necklace comes with the velvet pouch and the certificate of authenticity.
Product Reviews
by William C
I loved it, but I\'m giving it to my wife at the end of May as a present. She will be the true judge!
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[5 of 5 Stars!]
by Mary N
This is a lovely necklace. I was initially surprised by its shininess, but that gives it added oomph against matte black or navy clothes.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!] Workmanship
Infusing silver leaf in Murano Glass has been one of the secrets of Venetian glass-makers for centuries, allowing them to create luminous beautiful glass pieces that shimmer and glow from within. More recently Murano artisans have been creating jewelry with Murano Glass beads lined with silver leaf. To create each bead the master wraps a very thin layer of genuine silver leaf around the glass base under a flame, and then puts a layer of clear or colored glass on top. The silver-lined Murano Glass bead is then put into a special annealing camera, after which it is ready to be strung onto a necklace, a bracelet, or used to create earrings, or another jewelry piece. Enjoy your Murano Glass jewelry creation, knowing that every bead was carefully handmade by talented Murano Glass artisans in Venice, Italy.
