Modern Millefiori Square Pendant - Black

Item # :

 MT_10143MAT
This stylish Murano Glass pendant features Murano's famous centuries-old millefiori technique with a variety of rich colors and a unique pattern set against matte black background. The result is a trendy eye-catching design, which will add an elegant Venetian accent to any outfit. This Murano pendant is a great gift for any woman who values Venetian sophistication and fine Murano craftsmanship.

This square pendant measures 1.5 x 1.5 inch and comes with an attractive velvet pouch, and the 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. The cord is NOT included with this pendant. If you wish to add a cord, chain or ribbon to this pendant, please choose one from our wide selection offered under Chains and Cords.

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.