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Genuine Murano jewelry is of the most treasured in Venetian art glass jewelry with a rich and fascinating history.
Late in the 13th century, the government of Venice ordered all glass making factories to cease operations out of fear of fire to their primarily wooden infrastructure. The glass making industry relocated to the island of Murano, and this island became world renowned for its glass making artistry including in the jewelry produced. Artisans were under strict restrictions, including time away from the island, in order to protect the secrets of their coveted glass making techniques. Using the purest of glass, hand blown, hand poured and faceted glass beads create truly beautiful and one of a kind pieces.
These are beautiful Venetian art glass dark blue wedding cake beads with gold Sommerso effects by Fiorato.
There are three pieces to the set; the necklace, bracelet and earrings.
20 beads total.
All are in beautiful condition, very minor if any signs of wear.
Capped with floral design gold tone caps and.
The beads are approximately 15mm diameter.
The necklace measures 16" long, barrel clasp closure.
The bracelet measures 2" inner diameter when in a perfect circle.
And the earrings are 1.75" total drop length from the tops of the hooks.
149 grams total weight.
The necklace seems to be missing a few of the silver clamps between the spacers, showed in the photo with the arrows. Beads are restrung on wire, some very minor bending to work out.
The elastic is a little bit weak on the bracelet.