Murano Italian Art Glass Vintage Venetian Millefiori Beaded Necklace 18” Long

Description

View Murano Italian Art Glass Vintage Venetian Millefiori Beaded Necklace 18” Long with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This technique, perfected on the island of Murano, Italy, is a hallmark of authentic Venetian glassmaking. Millefiori Bead Popularity: While Millefiori glass has been made for centuries, it saw a significant resurgence in popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly after World War II. Up for your consideration is a stunning vintage necklace featuring classic Millefiori glass beads. The term "Millefiori" is Italian for "a thousand flowers," which perfectly describes the intricate, colorful floral patterns embedded in each bead. This technique, perfected on the island of Murano, Italy, is a hallmark of authentic Venetian glassmaking. Item Specifics: * Type: Necklace * Style: Beaded, Choker * Material: Murano Glass, Glass, Gold-tone Metal * Main Stone: Glass * Main Stone Color: Multi-color * Metal: Unknown (or Gold-tone) * Length: Approximately 18 inches * Clasp Type: Barrel Clasp (or Screw Clasp) * Vintage: Yes * Country/Region of Origin: Italy (likely Murano) Key Features: * Millefiori Beads: The necklace consists of approximately 31 primary glass beads, each uniquely crafted with a variety of colorful and detailed floral and geometric patterns. Approximately 11mm each. * Red Spacer Beads: Each Millefiori bead is separated by a smaller, vibrant red glass bead, creating a beautiful contrast and adding to the necklace's elegance. * Gold-tone Filigree Caps: The Millefiori beads are accented with delicate gold-tone filigree bead caps, enhancing their vintage charm and adding a touch of sophistication. * Clasp: The necklace is secured with a vintage screw-style barrel clasp, a common finding for jewelry from the mid-20th century. * Condition: The necklace is in very good vintage condition, with no visible chips or cracks on the glass beads. There may be some minor wear to the metal findings consistent with age. Normal everyday wear and tear throughout no significant signs of damage. Measurements: * Total Length: Approx. 18” * Bead Diameter: Approx. 11mm Based on the characteristics of the necklace, and research our best guesstimate for the era is the 1950s-1960s. Here's why: * Millefiori Bead Popularity: While Millefiori glass has been made for centuries, it saw a significant resurgence in popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly after World War II. The vibrant, colorful beads were a perfect match for the fashion and aesthetics of the "Mid-Century" era. * Barrel Clasp: The screw-style barrel clasp is a common and secure finding often seen on jewelry from this time period. It was widely used for beaded necklaces, including pearls and other glass beads, in the 1950s, and 1960s. * Filigree Bead Caps: The delicate gold-tone filigree caps are also a popular decorative element from this era, adding a touch of a vintage, glamorous look. This beautiful piece is a perfect accessory for any collector of vintage or Murano glass jewelry. Its timeless design and vibrant colors make it a unique statement piece. Ask questions, see photos closely for visual detail description. Make us a reasonable offer and let’s negotiate. That goes for all our jewelry items. All items are sold as is. B1 Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Murano.

Materials sourced from

Italy

Country of Origin

Italy

Ethnic & Regional Style

Italian

Closure

Barrel

Occasion

Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Engagement, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Confirmation/Communion

Signed

No

Color

Multicolor

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Material

Glass

Metal

Brass

Necklace Length

18”

Main Stone

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Murano

Type

Necklace

Main Stone Shape

Round

Style

Beaded

Theme

Art, Beauty, Fashion & Costumes

Base Metal

Brass

Number of Gemstones

31 Large Beads & 36 Small Red Spacer Beads

Handmade

Yes