NEW! Mantova — Murano glass necklace | Bella Murano

Mantova, where the Gonzaga court bathed in gold.

Mantova was for centuries the seat of the Gonzaga family, one of the richest and most refined ruling houses of the Italian Renaissance, its palace halls gleaming with gold and frescoes. This necklace brings back that opulence: countless strands of fine gold-toned Murano glass seed beads (conteria), threaded through with eleven larger 10 mm round beads set with genuine gold foil that catches the light with every movement. Striking and chic, exactly as a court jewel should be. I only have one of this piece: once it's gone, it won't come back. Handmade with the traditional lampwork technique by the glass masters at Corte Murrina on the island of Murano.

Details

• Handmade Murano glass, sourced directly from Corte Murrina, Murano, Venice
• Eleven 10 mm round beads set with genuine 24kt gold foil
• Countless strands of fine gold-toned conteria seed beads
• Made using the traditional lampwork technique by Murano glass masters
• Length: 45 cm
• One of a kind: only one piece available, not restockable

I sell exclusively authentic Murano glass, imported directly from Corte Murrina on the island of Murano. No factory imitations, no mass production. Every piece of jewelry is handmade by glassblowers carrying on a craft passed down for generations. Every piece of jewelry is personally selected and imported by me, Judith Schoorlemmer of Bella Murano.

Maintenance of your jewelry

This piece of jewelry is handmade, so it is slightly more vulnerable than factory products. So take good care of it so that it stays beautiful for a long time. Click here for maintenance tips.

All jewelry is carefully packaged in a velvet pouch and sent, together with the certificate of authenticity, in a neutral letterbox box. No one sees what's inside and you don't have to stay home.