Elegant Millefiori Heart Pendant - Red and Black

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 MT_10107_2M
This heart-shaped pendant is as artistic and elegant as Venice itself. The rich colors in abstract contemporary pattern skillfully captured within glass are the work of famous Murano maestros and convey their skill and passion carried through generations.
In a meticulous manual process the masters cut out tiny colorful pieces of Millefiori mosaics from special glass canes, then arrange them by hand into intricate patterns and fuse in a special furnace. The result is a gorgeous Murano heart pendant that is unlike any jewelry you have worn before. Adorn your neck with this exquisite Murano glass heart necklace and be prepared to turn heads everywhere you go.

Measurements: The Murano glass heart necklace pendant measures 1-1/2 inches in height and 1-1/2 inches in width in its widest part. The surface of the pendant is polished and very smooth. The round opening is 3/8 inch in diameter and will fit any cord or ribbon.
Millefiori Murano Heart pendant comes with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity. The special sticker of the official Murano Glass Consortium, further proving the authenticity of this product, is attached to the back of the pendant.

Because each Murano Glass piece 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.