Klimt, Abstract, Millefiori Gold Foil 27x13mm Ovals

These are new style Klimt beads I designed with my glass artisans in Venice, Italy. The base color is black Murano glass, then 24 karat gold foil is applied under the flame onto the bead, next multicolored mosaic pieces of canes (or rods), are heated onto the bead in an abstract pattern; and last, crystal clear Murano glass is melted onto the bead to protect the gold foil and the millefiori, which translates to thousand flowers. The handmade, lamp work Italian beads are approximately 27x13 mm.