Murano glass, submerged silver - Necklace - Zanfirico
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Selected by Sophie Aziz
Graduate in Art History, with five years of professional experience in ceramics and glass.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
This Murano glass necklace is an elegant and original handcrafted piece of jewelry, distinguished by the refined contrast between the black seed beads and the luminous submerged silver, with a precious central zanfirico bead.
The necklace is handmade from authentic Murano glass. At its center is a clear crystal sphere crafted using the prized zanfirico technique: thin glass canes twisted into spirals in shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, pink, and white are enclosed within the crystal, appearing to dance suspended like waves, accompanied by tiny air bubbles. This complex technique requires great skill and makes this bead a small masterpiece.
Along the strand, crystal beads with submerged silver leaf alternate in a variety of shapes: elegant straight and curved tubes, a delicate shell with raised ridges—a tribute to the sea and the Venetian lagoon—and a small sphere embellished with multicolored fragments in a harlequin style, in shades of red, orange, light blue, blue, amber, and green. Each bead is finished with perforated silver-tone caps that enhance its shape.
They are all joined by a strand of glossy black seed beads, traditional Venetian glass beads that bring out the brilliance of the silver. The lobster clasp with an extension chain makes it easy to adjust the length.
The interplay between deep black, the brilliance of the silver, and the delicate colors of the zanfirico gives the necklace a refined, contemporary character, perfect with both an elegant look and a simpler style, and makes each piece unique and original.
This necklace is ideal as an everyday piece of jewelry, a collectible, or a refined gift idea.
The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity confirming its provenance and originality.
Each creation is delivered in elegant Bottega Isola packaging. A different murrina is applied to the box each time: a small, unique detail that serves as a mark of authenticity.
Dimensions:
Length: 64 cm
Central zanfirico bead: diameter 2 cm
Long beads: 3 × 1 cm
Harlequin sphere: diameter 1 cm
Shell: 1.5 × 1 cm
Shipped with careful, secure professional packaging.
Seller's Story
Hi, I'm the founder of Bottega Isola. I was born and raised on Murano, and glass runs in my family: I grew up around the furnaces, surrounded by a craft my family has carried for generations. I've always been drawn to design and to handmade, one-of-a-kind objects, the kind that make memorable gifts for any occasion. Inspired by many cultures and design styles but rooted in my island's tradition, I create and select pieces that carry the history of Murano glass into today's homes and spaces.
Nothing here is chosen at random. Most designs go through several trials before they're just right, and each one has to bring something to the space it lives in, whether that's purpose, character or atmosphere.
Every piece is handmade on Murano by some of the island's most skilled glass masters, using techniques passed down for centuries. Each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and is carefully hand-packed in professional, glass-safe packaging, so it reaches you safely wherever you are.
Translated by Google TranslateThis Murano glass necklace is an elegant and original handcrafted piece of jewelry, distinguished by the refined contrast between the black seed beads and the luminous submerged silver, with a precious central zanfirico bead.
The necklace is handmade from authentic Murano glass. At its center is a clear crystal sphere crafted using the prized zanfirico technique: thin glass canes twisted into spirals in shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, pink, and white are enclosed within the crystal, appearing to dance suspended like waves, accompanied by tiny air bubbles. This complex technique requires great skill and makes this bead a small masterpiece.
Along the strand, crystal beads with submerged silver leaf alternate in a variety of shapes: elegant straight and curved tubes, a delicate shell with raised ridges—a tribute to the sea and the Venetian lagoon—and a small sphere embellished with multicolored fragments in a harlequin style, in shades of red, orange, light blue, blue, amber, and green. Each bead is finished with perforated silver-tone caps that enhance its shape.
They are all joined by a strand of glossy black seed beads, traditional Venetian glass beads that bring out the brilliance of the silver. The lobster clasp with an extension chain makes it easy to adjust the length.
The interplay between deep black, the brilliance of the silver, and the delicate colors of the zanfirico gives the necklace a refined, contemporary character, perfect with both an elegant look and a simpler style, and makes each piece unique and original.
This necklace is ideal as an everyday piece of jewelry, a collectible, or a refined gift idea.
The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity confirming its provenance and originality.
Each creation is delivered in elegant Bottega Isola packaging. A different murrina is applied to the box each time: a small, unique detail that serves as a mark of authenticity.
Dimensions:
Length: 64 cm
Central zanfirico bead: diameter 2 cm
Long beads: 3 × 1 cm
Harlequin sphere: diameter 1 cm
Shell: 1.5 × 1 cm
Shipped with careful, secure professional packaging.
Seller's Story
Hi, I'm the founder of Bottega Isola. I was born and raised on Murano, and glass runs in my family: I grew up around the furnaces, surrounded by a craft my family has carried for generations. I've always been drawn to design and to handmade, one-of-a-kind objects, the kind that make memorable gifts for any occasion. Inspired by many cultures and design styles but rooted in my island's tradition, I create and select pieces that carry the history of Murano glass into today's homes and spaces.
Nothing here is chosen at random. Most designs go through several trials before they're just right, and each one has to bring something to the space it lives in, whether that's purpose, character or atmosphere.
Every piece is handmade on Murano by some of the island's most skilled glass masters, using techniques passed down for centuries. Each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and is carefully hand-packed in professional, glass-safe packaging, so it reaches you safely wherever you are.
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Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Murano glass, submerged silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
80 g
Condition
New
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Title additional information
Zanfirico
Length
64 cm
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