Vintage Venetian Wedding Cake Glass Beads and 50 similar items

Lot of vintage Venetian wedding cake lampwork glass beads in aqua blue with applied rose murrine, raised gold aventurine swirls, and trailing enamel accents in blue and yellow. These beads once belonged to a necklace and are now offered loose for jewelry making or collection. 15 large beads measure about 5/8" (15mm) each, plus assorted aqua glass spacers and metal bead caps. Condition Excellent vintage condition overall with bright color and intact applied decoration. Some light surface wear from age and prior stringing, no cracks or breaks noted. Fabric / Materials Handmade Venetian lampwork glass with aventurine (goldstone), enamel trailing, rose murrine inclusions. Metal spacers. Measurements Large beads: approx. 5/8" (15mm) diameter Quantity: 15 large wedding cake beads Spacers: Assorted aqua glass rounds + metal bead caps Not a wearable necklace ? loose beads for restringing, collection, or display. Provenance Note Venetian wedding cake beads were hand-lampworked in Murano, Italy, throughout the mid-20th century. Characterized by applied floral murrine, aventurine swirls, and enamel ?icing,? they were popular in jewelry exported to the U.S. and Europe from the 1920s?1960s. Surviving loose beads are valued both by collectors and jewelry makers seeking authentic midcentury components. Style Aesthetics Midcentury Venetian glass ? Wedding cake lampwork ? Boho / festival jewelry ? Collector bead lot ? Sustainable vintage craft ? Styling Tips Restring into a full statement necklace with vintage spacers. Use singles as focal beads in modern jewelry designs. Mix into bracelets, earrings Display as collectible Murano art beads. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? handmade glass beads, not mass-produced or fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage jewelry components not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!