Description

Amethyst Millefiore Heart Shape Glass Beads (12mm)

Length: 12mm
Width: 12mm
Colour: Amethyst (As shown in the pic)
Qty: 10 beads in a pack
Style: Millefiori Beads
Hole: 1mm

Millefiori beads & pendants display a stunning and distinctive decorative pattern on glassware. A technique where murrine rods are heated in a furnace and fused to produce the millefiori distinctive effect. The process is often labour intensive as all the patterns, often floral, are handmade.
Millefiori beads technique was developed in 15th century Murano, Italy and share its origins and partial technique with Murano beads, lampwork beads, chevron beads, and rosetta.

Australia beads has over 140 different types of millefiori beads and pendants.