Modern Millefiori Heart Pendant - Tender Pink

Item # :

 MT_10339_P
Beautiful and elegant, this Murano Glass Heart Pendant was handcrafted by world-famous Murano Glass masters who have been practicing the craft for generations. Created in famous Millefiori decorative technique, this heart pendant features stylized flowers in tender hues of lilac, amethyst, pink and white, giving it a feel of feminine elegance and artistic Venetian flair. The elegant bail at the top completes the sophisticated look. This rare piece of Murano Glass jewelry is delicate and versatile and will work equally well for a causal weekend, a day in the office, or a night on the town. Pair it with any of our sterling silver chains or cords for effortless match.
Measurements: The pendant measures 1-1/2 inches in height and 1-1/2 inches in width in its widest part. The bail is metal and has non-staining chrome finish.
Murano Millefiori 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.