Red Daisy Butterfly Pendant

Item # :

 MG22900_31
This elegant one-of-a-kind pendant features gorgeous colors and perfect craftsmanship. Its contemporary design combines a splash of white and yellow daisies thrown against the deep red background with the uniqueness of the butterfly shape. The butterfly has sculpted wings and slightly uneven form demonstrating the beauty of the hand-made work of art. This pendant will work well with any clothing style and will add a touch of enigma and true Italian style to your appearance. Pair it with other items from Daisy collection for an impressive and perfectly coordinated look. The pendant comes with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.
The pendant measures 2 inches in height and 1.5 inch in width in its widest part.

Red Daisy Butterfly pendant is a part of Daisy Collection. The collection showcases a unique example of Millefiori technique. This glassmaking technique was used in the Roman times, then the secret to it was lost, and later re-discovered in Murano in the 15th century. To produce the millefiori decoration Murano glassmakers use a short metal rod with a small amount of heated glass at its end, which is then repeatedly recolored and dipped into a star-shaped mold. At the end two pieces of such glass are fused together and thinned out to create the famous millefiori pattern. The result is a remarkable mix of vivid colors and beautiful flower-like shapes that is artful, attractive and inimitable.

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.