Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace • Art Deco Venetian Blue Foil Endless F

Name: Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace • Art Deco Venetian Blue Foil Endless F
Brand: Murano
SKU: 318669786263
Price: 375.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 375.00

Condition: Pre-owned - Good

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View Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace • Art Deco Venetian Blue Foil Endless F with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is what 100-year-old high-society battle gear looks like. This 1920s Lava glass Flapper necklace is hand-blown by a master artisan on Murano Island, Italy. • The Era: Authentic Art Deco (Circa 1920s–1930s) Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace. Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace • Art Deco Venetian Blue Foil Endless Flapper Strand • Continuous Molten Lampwork Statement Beads This is what 100-year-old high-society battle gear looks like. This isn't your average, machine-molded modern plastic replica—this is an authentic, investment-grade 30-inch continuous flapper strand straight out of the Roaring Twenties. This 1920s Lava glass Flapper necklace is hand-blown by a master artisan on Murano Island, Italy. Every single lampwork glass bead in this loop was built via raw fire and muscle memory. The maker meticulously trapped sheets of glowing, micro-thin sterling silver foil beneath heavy ribbons of molten, earth-toned "fat lava" opaque glass paste. The result is a seamless, clasp-less circle of heavy style that danced through the jazz age and survived a century completely intact.  I’m here for one reason; to walk my walk bringing you real grit, rare history, and zero corporate fluff. Specs and Deets (For those folks who choose to skim through life): • The Era: Authentic Art Deco (Circa 1920s–1930s) Antique 1920s Murano Lava Glass Necklace. No modern reproductions or "retro-style" junk.  • The Origin: Hand-blown lampwork glass crafted on Murano Island, Venice, Italy  • The Silhouette: Continuous endless flapper strand.  It is a seamless, slip-over loop designed to drape without interruption.  • The Alchemy: Masterfully hand-blown glass encasing sheets of genuine, micro-thin sterling silver foil. The exterior features heavy, drippy ribbons of dark, organic "fat lava" opaque glass paste applied via raw fire and torching. • The Palette: Intense, luminous kingfisher aqua blue contrasted against dark, molten earth tones and a trapped metallic silver shimmer.  • The Real Estate: Approximately 30 inches (76.2 cm) of continuous visual rhythm. • The Graduation: Fully graduated all the way around layout. The chunky focal beads hit a substantial 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) width at the center and taper down to a clean 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) at the back of the neck. • The Hardware: None. Clasps are for weak designs; this is a pure, uncompromised, unbroken circle. The Archival & Condition Report (The Naked Truth) • The Stringing: It is currently knotted on its original, century-old period-correct multi-strand natural silk cord. The maker individually hand-knotted between every single bead to block glass-on-glass friction.  • The Cord Reality: The cord is structurally sound, holding strong, and shows the exact natural fiber darkening you want to see on a true antique.  Condition Note: There is a small amount of slack between a couple of the beads: It is absolutely normal vintage thread stretch, and at present completely secure; it means the necklace actually drapes naturally against your collarbone instead of sitting stiff like a cheap plastic choker.  Pro Advice: Listen to me carefully—while this original cord is beautifully preserved, I always recommend having an expert restring antique pieces if you plan on wearing them out regularly. This is standard operating procedure for any investment-tier antique textile stringing to guarantee you don't lose a century-old asset during a night out on the town.  • The Glass Integrity: Outstanding antique shape. There are zero major structural cracks, deep fractures, or modern repair patches to the glass bodies. • The Surface Character: The drippy, molten "fat lava" overlays have minor variations in thickness. This isn't a defect—it’s the physical toolmarks of a 1920s artisan working over an open flame. If you want factory-perfect plastic lines, go buy a cheap replica. • The Foil Aging: Under a loupe, you will see subtle, authentic internal silver foil oxidation spots. This natural aging is the ultimate proof of a genuine Art Deco heritage. It adds immense historical character that cannot be faked. The Backstory (For those who don’t want to treat history like a soap opera): Let’s skip the corporate romance-novel garbage. I don’t know the name of the Italian artisan who stood over a furnace on Murano Island in the 1920s, and neither does anyone else. Anyone trying to sell you a vintage piece wrapped in a cheesy story about a "dashing French playwright buying a gift for his muse" is lying to justify their markup. I have stopped building fake fairy tales to make items “look pretty on a shelf”. This strand was born during the Art Deco rebellion. In the 1920s, women got sick of Victorian corsets, chopped off their hair, and demanded jewelry they could actually move in. The continuous, clasp-less 30-inch flapper loop became the uniform for walking away from the establishment. While the rest of the market turned to cheap, mass-produced plastic junk to cash in on the trend, Venice stuck to hard manual labor.  To build this, a lampworker wrapped white-hot aqua glass around an iron rod over an open flame, rolled it across pure silver leaf to trap the shimmer, and torched dark "fat lava" paste layers onto the surface.  There were no factory molds or automated machines here. Just muscle memory and blistering heat, bead by bead, until he had a seamless circle of heavy glass. Think about the sheer math of this piece surviving. It made it through the end of the Jazz Age, WWII scrap purges, a century of moving boxes, and decades of being tossed into drawers. The original silk cord didn't dry rot and turn to dust, the hand-blown glass never fractured, and the silver foil didn't black out into oblivion. It didn't end up on my farm because of a fairytale. It made it here because it was engineered to outlast mass-produced modern garbage. It is a solid, hundred-year-old middle finger to fast fashion, built for a collector who wants real history with some actual soul. Styling Ideas (So you look like a trendsetter, not a docent): Look, if you buy a hundred-year-old museum-grade strand of Italian fire and glass just to let it sit in a velvet box on a shelf, do me a favor and close this browser tab right now. This piece survived a century of chaos because it was built to be out in the world, not hidden away like a fragile relic. Here is exactly how you wear this loop with some actual damn backbone: • The Brutal Minimalist: Forget busy patterns. Toss this 30-inch aqua streak over a crisp, high-neck black silk shell or a premium cream cashmere turtleneck. The solid, flat fabric acts like a firing squad, forcing that trapped silver foil and kingfisher blue to jump right off your chest. • The Power Move: Take a sharp, structured charcoal gray wool suit jacket or an oversized white linen blazer and slip this fluid Art Deco loop right over it. The long, continuous vertical line cuts straight through the heavy tailoring, giving you an immediate look of uncompromised authority. • The Everyday Armor: Stop saving your good gear for "special occasions." Throw this strand on with a plain, beat-up white t-shirt and a rugged denim jacket. The molten earth tones in the glass drizzle perfectly bridge the gap between casual grit and high-end luxury art. It makes expensive jewelry look effortless. • The Full Jazz Age Rebellion: If you are actually going out somewhere fancy, drop the modern department store accessories. Frame this endless loop against a fluid, silk slip dress. Because it’s a seamless, clasp-less circle, it sways when you walk, capturing the exact theatrical elegance of a century ago. • The Stacked Collector Hack: You've got a generous 30 inches of real estate to play with here. If your neck allows it, double the damn thing up into a two-tier choker, or nest it alongside your delicate modern gold chains. It hits that heavily curated, stacked look perfectly without looking like you tried too hard. Bottom line? Don't baby it, don't apologize for it, and don't wear it with cheap plastic modern clothes. Wear it with something that has enough grit to match its soul. Thank you for looking. Cheers,   Jill *** Outro & Legal Disclaimers              *****IMPORTANT***** Pay attention because this really could be a PITA for some: If your total order is $200 or more, it ships fully insured on my dime, which means it strictly requires a signature.  Porch pirates are real. I am not subsidizing them, and I’m not dealing with the fallout if it gets stolen because you skipped out on the delivery. I pay for this white-glove service to protect us both. If tracking says "Delivered," my job is officially done.  Make damn sure someone is tracking the package and there to sign for it. If it gets sent back to the farm because you failed to pick it up or put your name down wrong, all return fees and original shipping costs are coming out of your pocket before a dime is refunded. Photos: Look at em; then look again. They form the baseline of the condition report. Any props in photos stay with me. You’re buying the piece, not my brilliant styling prowess. Have a question or need a specific detail - ask before you buy. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm done working the farm. If you appreciate curation without the corporate filters, check out the rest of my storefront, click that favorite button, and check back often because I have thousands of pieces hitting the store over the coming months. I encourage you to explore more Farm Fresh Finds™ at:  FunkyAndFineVintage™ right here on eBay  For those interested in seeing what I’ve been digging up lately, you can do so by reaping the digital farmlands. Conditions of return: Buyer can return or exchange this item. SECURITY TAG WARNING:  Because “wardrobing” happens, this item ships with a tamper-evident security tag attached. If you want to return this piece, do not remove, cut, or alter this tag.  Buyer must have a postmarked return within 30 days of initial delivery.  Unless what you receive is materially different from what was described, the buyer is responsible for return shipping costs, obtaining proper insurance for the value of the item, as well as a signature receipt. I did it for you. Fair is fair.  Buyer is responsible for any loss in value if an item isn't returned in its original condition. About my items: As The Vintage Farmer™ every piece is hand-selected and shipped directly From My Farm to Your Favorites™. I specialize in unique vintage finds that bring a touch of funky charm and fine quality to your life, style, and home. All shop names, slogans, photographs, and branding are protected assets of Funky and Fine Vintage™ and JDB Cooperative LLC™. Keep your hands off my intellectual property. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Murano.