Zanfirico Millefiori Teardrop 32x14 Exterior Gold Foil Red

Authentic Venetian Bead incorporating 3 different techniques. The bead is in the form of a teardrop approximately 32mm in length and 14mm in diameter at the largest diameter with a 1mm hole which runs vertically through the bead. It is worked by applying millefiori slices which create the small flowers and then pieces of zanfirico cane and finally 24kt gold foil exterior. Like all beads with exterior gold foil, the gold foil will wear over time and with contact with other items. This is normal and is not a defect, rather part of the type bead. The colors on this one begin with a base of opaque red Murano Glass with white zanfirico and yellow daisies.