Millefiori Italian Glass Pendant with Gold and Silver Background “

Large millefiori pendant, which is a popular style of Italian art glass jewelry. The term "millefiori" means "a thousand flowers" in Italian, a name derived from the colorful floral mosaic patterns that are a hallmark of this technique. Key Features Origin: Authentic millefiori glass is handcrafted by artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Craftsmanship: The creation process is complex, involving layering colored glass paste onto glass rods to create patterns, slicing them into tiny pieces (called murrine), and arranging them like a mosaic before melting and pressing them together. Appearance: The pendant features vibrant, distinct floral and geometric patterns in various colors against a background that includes gold or silver foil specks, giving it a luminous, glittery effect. It hangs on a ribbon cord and its silver tone extender.