Simple, romantic, and timeless, this authentic Murano Glass heart bead is handmade in Murano, Italy using rich opaque red glass in a beautifully smooth and elegant heart shape. The classic design reflects the enduring romance of Venice and the refined simplicity of traditional Venetian glass artistry.
Each heart is individually lampworked over an open flame by Murano artisans using techniques passed through generations of Venetian glassmakers. The smooth surface and softly sculpted contours allow the deep red color to glow warmly, creating a versatile bead suitable for both modern and traditional jewelry designs.
This thinner-style 20mm heart features a vertical 1mm hole, making it ideal for pendant necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, Valentine jewelry, keepsake gifts, and romantic artisan creations. Its elegant simplicity pairs beautifully with sterling silver, gold fill, crystals, pearls, leather, or seed beads.
Because every Murano Glass bead is handmade individually, no two hearts will ever be exactly alike. Slight variations in shape, color density, and tiny bubbles are part of the authentic handcrafted process and a hallmark of genuine Murano artistry.
For over 30 years, VenetianBeadShop.com has worked directly with Murano bead makers to preserve the beauty, romance, and history of Venetian glassmaking while bringing authentic handmade treasures to jewelry artists around the world.
Specifications:
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Size: Approximately 20mm
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Shape: Thin heart
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Hole Size: Approximately 1mm
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Hole Direction: Vertical
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Color: Opaque red
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Material: Authentic Murano Glass
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Technique: Handmade lampwork
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Handmade in Murano, Italy