Color Splash Murano Millefiori Cross Pendant

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 MT_9287_100
The mastery of Venetian glass artisans and their worldwide fame really shine through in this exquisite Murano Glass cross pendant. Created in centuries-old and notoriously complex Millefiori technique (which means "a thousand flowers" in Italian), this cross pendant dazzles with gorgeous colors and unique design reminiscent of the ancient Venetian mosaics. This Murano pendant conveys the uniqueness and spirituality of Venice and is sure to become the highlight of your jewelry collection.

• Measurements: The pendant measures approximately 1-1/2 inch in height and 1-1/4 inch across.
• The bail is high-quality sterling silver-plated and fits any of our silver chains or silk or cotton cords, which can be selected from the Chains and Cords product category under Jewelry and Watches.
• Because each item is a unique work of art made by hand, and due to the specific features of Murano Glass Millefiori technique, each cross pendant will have its own unique combination of Millefiori mosaic pieces and no two will be exactly alike. The overall look and design will be like the photos shown, but your pendant will feature a different combination of Millefiori pieces than what you see on the product photos. This is not a defect but the inherent feature of authentic Murano Glass for which it is praised by collectors.

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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.