Millefiori Beads, Venetian and Murano Glass Jewelry

MILLEFIORI BEADS, VENETIAN AND MURANO GLASS JEWELRY

The most famous Venetian beads are the Millefiori, which translated
from Italian is "thousand flowers". Each bead is handmade under
the flame, using world famous Murano glass canes or rods.

The 2 Venetian Bead necklaces below are our own, original design; designed by Alexander-Lee. The Millefiori beads are accented with 24 Karat Gold foil beads; adding a little sparkle to a standard Venetian design.


N-20-a. Millefiori Graduated Round and 24 Kt. Gold Foil Necklace. This beautiful necklace contains a large 18mm baroque round, "melon" center bead, 4 large gold foil "twists", and 2 smaller baroque rounds. The Millefiori beads are graduated, starting with large 16mm round beads at the center. Decorative gold bead caps, and hand knotting complete this 24 inch, (61cm), necklace $55.00		N-20-b. Round, 8mm Millefiori, Venetian bead necklace, accented with 10mm "paint drip" beads in 24kt gold foil and solid black glass beads. Just enough gold to provide that extra impact! Length is 25 inches. $39.00


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Murano glass necklaces of "candy" colorful discs. Each disc is handmade from Millefiori, (thousand flowers), canes. $49.95
A. Small disc necklace, 30 inches (76cm).
B. Large disc necklace, with gold beadcaps, clasp & chain, 24 inches (61cm).
C. Large disc necklace, with silver beadcaps, clasp & chain, 24 inches (61cm).

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N-22

Red, oval Millefiori bead necklace of handmade Murano glass, accented with decorative bead caps; hand knotted. 30 Inches (76cm) long.
$42.00

N-23	Graduated, Round, Millefiori bead necklace; hand knotted and accented with decorative bead caps. A popular and traditional Italian style. 24 Inches (61cm) long. $49.50

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N-24

Red, Murano glass necklace with handmade Millefiori (thousand flowers) small rectangles and decorative bead caps; hand knotted. 33 inches (84cm) long.
$44.00

N-25	Murano glass necklace with small "candy" discs, handmade from Millefiori canes, accented with small black glass beads. Similar to N-21, but made by a different bead maker. 18 inches (45cm) long. $39.00
B-25	Bracelet to match N-25, small "candy" discs. 7 1/2 inches (19cm): $19.00

N-26 Millefiori beads on black. 3 Necklaces are shown here for better viewing.

N-26 Millefiori beads on red. 3 Necklaces are shown here for better viewing.

N-26 Millefiori beads on crystal clear. 3 Necklaces are shown here for better viewing.

N-26	Murano glass necklaces with 8mm round Millefiori beads. Available here with black, or red, or crystal clear, background glass, and multicolored canes; accented with decorative bead caps and hand knotted. 16 ½ Inches (42cm) - $22.50 24 Inches (61cm) - $31.00 30 Inches (76cm) - $36.00
B-26	Millefiori bracelet, to match N-26 necklaces, with 8mm round beads; approximately 7 1/2 inches (19cm) in length. Available colors; pictured in necklaces above: black, or red, or crystal clear millefiori. $14.00

"Fine" Millefiori

The following necklaces are examples of the finest millefiori beads, referred to as "fine" millefiori. The millefiori bead is made by first melting, or lampworking, Murano glass onto the copper wire. Once the initial bead is formed, the artisan holds the bead in the flame and with tweezers, picks up small millefiori slices (also called murrinas), previously cut from millefiori canes, and places them directly on the heated center bead, covering the bead without leaving any space between each murrina. The Murano artisan then smooths and polishes the bead, obtaining the finest and highest quality beads that are envied by other bead makers. The complete making of these perfectly shiny beads is a secret, like many others of the workshops on the Murano island, and it is jealously guarded in the family tradition.

N-27-a. 3 "Fine" Millefiori graduated necklaces are shown for better viewing.
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N-27-a

"Fine" Millefiori , graduated, round bead necklace. This is called "fine" millefiori, as opposed to the traditional millefiori, and is the finest, and highest quality millefiori beads; made by only one family in Italy. Available in two lengths: 16 1/2 inches (42cm) $67.00 or 24 inches (60cm) $99.90.

N-27-b. 5 "Fine" Millefiori round bead necklaces are shown for better viewing.
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N-27-b

"Fine" Millefiori , 8mm round bead necklace. This is called "fine" millefiori, as opposed to the traditional millefiori, and is the finest and highest quality millefiori beads; made by only one family in Italy. 24 Inches, (60cm), in length. $89.00

N-27-c. 5 "Fine" Millefiori oval bead necklaces are shown for better viewing.
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N-27-c

"Fine" Millefiori , oval bead necklace. This is the finest and highest quality millefiori beads; made by only one family in Italy. 24 Inches, (60cm), in length. $80.00

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N-28

"Klimt" Style, Millefiori Bead Necklace. These curved tubes with gold foil and millefiori are handmade, and resemble the artwork of the famous Austrian artist, Gustave Klimt, and his work, "The Kiss". Adjustable chain, 16 - 17 1/2 inches, (41-44cm), in length. $69.90

Click on necklace for larger view.	N-29	"Klimt" Style, Large Squares with Millefiori. These detailed 20mm large squares are made from black Murano glass, covered with both yellow gold foil, and white gold foil; then accented with slices of millefiori and bold spots of color. 19 Inches, (48cm), in length. $129.50
	B-29	"Klimt" style Bracelet. 20mm square Venetian beads; made from black Murano glass, covered with both yellow gold foil, and white gold foil, accented with Millefiori and bold spots of color. $49.00
	ER-29-a	Clip Earrings, "Klimt" style, 20mm square Venetian beads with Millefiori. Matches Necklace N-29 and Bracelet B-29. Earrings $25.00
	ER-29-b	Dangle, post, Earrings, "Klimt" style, 20mm square Venetian beads with Millefiori. Matching items: Necklace, N-29 and Bracelet, B-29. Earrings $25.00

Millefiori Earrings: Each Murano glass bead is handmade in Italy; and therefore, no two beads are exactly alike. The pairs of millefiori earrings are intended to show a variety of colors, and not to perfectly match.
Most millefiori earrings are available in your choice of gold filled or sterling silver wires. Gold or silver colored clips are also available on many of the earrings.

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E-20

Small Millefiori, dangle heart earrings; each heart is 18mm x 18mm, or approximately 3/4" of handmade Murano glass; each one is unique. Available in sterling silver wires.
$20.00

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E-21

Small Millefiori, dangle cross earrings; each cross is 23mm x 18mm, or approximately 7/8" x 3/4", of handmade Murano glass; each one is unique. Sterling Silver Wires.
$20.00

E-22

Millefiori dangle earrings with two, 8mm round beads on each ear. Your choice of background colored Murano glass: Black, Red, or Crystal Clear. Wires are either Gold Filled or Sterling Silver. Posts and Clips are also available.
$17.00


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E-23	"Fine" Millefiori earrings made with the finest, highest quality, Murano glass. These Venetian bead earrings are on sterling silver or gold filled wires. Posts or Clips also available. We give you several styles of "Fine" Millefiori earrings, for your choice. Earrings, Style "A", with 14mm, "Fine" Millefiori Cubes: $22.00 Earrings, Style "B" with 12mm, "Fine" Millefiori Rounds: $20.00 Earrings, Style "C" with 2 beads, (one 8mm and one 12mm), "Fine" Millefiori Rounds: $24.00

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Two bead dangle Millefiori, Venetian bead earrings. Each bead is handmade in Italy. The earrings shown here have decorative bead caps, are wire wrapped, with gold filled wires; (or you may choose sterling silver wires). Also available in posts or clips. Your choice of "A" round Millefiori earrings, or "B" oval Millefiori earrings for $22.00.

E-24B

"Three bead dangle, Millefiori earrings. The 8mm round, handmade, Murano glass beads are available in background colors of Black, Red, or Crystal Clear. Wires are gold filled or sterling silver. Posts or clips, also available.
$22.00

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Fine" Millefiori, teardrop shaped earrings, using the finest Murano glass. Each Venetian bead is handmade using a variety of multicolored mosaic canes, and therefore, no two beads will be exactly alike. The earrings are shown here with bead caps, wire wrapping, and quality, gold filled earring wires. Earrings are also available with posts or clips; and your choice of gold or silver. Large "Fine" Millefiori teardrops, 12x23mm, for $26.00. Small "Fine" Millefiori teardrops, 8x12mm, for $22.00.
Two bead, "Fine" Millefiori earrings, with an 8mm round and a small teardrop 8x12mm, for $25.00.


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E-26	"Fine" Millefiori and Pastel "Lace" Murano glass Earrings. We have given you an assortment of 4 different earrings, made with the finest, highest quality, Murano glass from Italy. The two styles of round "Fine", Millefiori earrings have bead caps, wire wrapping and are shown on gold filled wires; sterling silver wires available. The two styles of "Fine" Millefiori or Pastel "Lace" hearts with round beads, are only available in silver. All 4 earrings are available in clips or posts. A. 14mm Round, "Fine" Millefiori Earrings - $24.00 B. 12mm Round, "Fine" Millefiori Earrings - $22.00 C. Hearts & Rounds, "Fine" Millefiori Earrings - $26.00 D. Hearts & Rounds, Pastel Lace Earrings - $26.00

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"Fine" Millefiori and Pastel "Lace" Mosaic, cabochon earrings. These Millefiori earrings are made from the finest Murano glass, into cabochons, which are flat on the bottom and curved on the top; sometimes called "button" style earrings. Each earring is handmade in Italy, out of multicolor mosaics canes; and therefore, colors and canes will vary; and no two earrings are exactly alike.
Round Earrings; Available in clips or posts:
Large, 1 inch, (21mm) for $24.00. Small, 5/8 inch, (12mm) for $18.00.
Oval Earrings:
Large, 20x30mm, (7/8 x 1 1/4 inches), Available in Clips Only, for $24.00.
Small, 14x20mm, (5/8 x 7/8 inch), Available in Posts or Clips, for $20.00.


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Multicolored mosaic (Millefiori), Venetian glass bead earrings. The earrings are shown here with gold bead caps, additional wire wrapping, and gold filled earring wires; sterling silver wires available. Earrings also available with posts or clips.
Since each bead is handmade one-by-one, under the flame, using a variety of colorful Millefiori canes; no two beads, and no two earrings will be exactly alike.
Your choice of 4 different styles of dangle earrings:
A. Millefiori Earrings with 14mm Round beads - $22.00
B. Millefiori Earrings, Oval beads, approximately 22x13mm - $22.00
C. Millefiori Earrings, Rectangles, approximately, 19x7mm - $18.00
D. Millefiori Earrings, Red Ovals, approximately, 26x12mm - $22.00

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"Baby" Millefiori, heart shaped, Venetian bead earrings. The heart earrings are shown here with bead caps, additional wire wrapping, and gold filled or sterling silver earring wires. Earrings also available with posts or clips. Since each bead is handmade one-by-one, under the flame, using a variety of colorful Millefiori canes; no two beads, and no two earrings will be exactly alike. The hearts are approximately 13mm or 1/2 inch, in your choice of Red, Black, or Crystal Clear, for $18.00.

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