Antique Bracelet Etnic Vintage 800 Silver 18kgold Murano Glass Bracelet 85g

This is a 6-murano glass heavy 800 silver cuff bracelet with solid 18k gold dots and decorative items fused to the cuff. It features a beautiful piece of yellowish green murano glass in a detailed The History of Murano Glass Jewellery. Murano glass jewellery has been produced since the 13th century. Originally produced in Venice but due to a fear of fire in Venice, the Hierarchy decided to move the factories to the island of Murano. This glass jewellery is also commonly known as Venetian glass Jewellery. The skills of glassblowing originated in the East, Egypt, and Syria. By integrating eastern skills with that of the Murano Master craftsmen, they created a unique product. Venetian glassmakers in this early period were not allowed to leave Venice or give anyone the secrets of glassmaking in order to prevent the skills leaving Venice. The punishment was a prison sentence, there was also a carrot in the form of elevated positions in society and financial remuneration. The artisans were kept in splendid isolation to maintain the secrecy of the art. The outside of the cuff has an oxidized (black) finish and the inside is polished silver. With rope sunburst design with exquisite 18k solid gold drops all around the bracelet bracelet is approx. Wide (measured top to bottom) size 7¾ substantial piece with a heavy rich feel weighing more than 85.7grams great addition to your collection?

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