Italian Millefiori Bead Necklace & Bracelet Hand Knotted
This is a gorgeous and long vintage Millefiori glass bead necklace.
It features multi-colored handmade Italian glass beads.
The bright and colorful beads are an average of 8 mm rounds
and are knotted on red silk. The necklace is 30" long.
There are small gold filigree bead caps as accents.
The necklace has a traditional barrel screw closure
The Bracelet is 7" long from end to end, and finishes
off with a lobster clasp.
The Italians are famous for making these beads
by fusing colorful cane rods.
Millefiori literally means 'thousand flowers',
because the beads look like there are little flowers and hearts inside.
Excellent condition Circa 1950's
