Viola and Amethyst w/Zanfirico Venetian Bead Twisted Curved 60mm

This is an authentic Murano Glass Bead in a large twisted, curved, tube accented with exterior 24kt gold foil and zanfirico. The color is a base of opaque Viola, a purple Murano Glass and a drizzle of Amethyst Murano 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.