Aqua w/Zanfirico Venetian Bead Twisted Curved 60mm

These are authentic Venetian Glass Beads in a large twisted, curved, tube accented with exterior 24kt gold foil and zanfirico. The color is a base of opaque Celeste, a pale aqua Murano Glass and a drizzle of transparent Aqua glass over the stripes of gold foil. The exterior gold foil is subject to wear and tear over time and exposure to oils and chemicals. This is not a defect, just how gold reacts to these conditions. The bead is twisted for a unique look. This bead is perfect for a focal bead on your Venetian Jewelry. The length is 60mm, about 2 1/4 inches. The diameter is about 15mm with a hole of approximately 1.5mm running lengthwise through the bead.