An extraordinary vintage art deco era Venetian Murano Millefiori glass choker necklace, bursting with color, craftsmanship, and old-world charm.

An extraordinary vintage art deco era Venetian Murano Millefiori glass choker necklace, bursting with color, craftsmanship, and old-world charm. This captivating piece features graduated oval-shaped glass beads, each one a tiny, hand-formed masterpiece created on the fabled island of Murano, Italy — the cradle of fine glass artistry for over 700 years.

Each bead showcases the Millefiori technique (meaning “a thousand flowers”), where colorful glass canes are layered, fused, and sliced into intricate floral and geometric patterns before being encased in clear molten glass. What makes this necklace especially dazzling is the presence of copper aventurine inclusions — glittering metallic swirls that shimmer beneath the surface of the glass, catching the sunlight with a golden sparkle. This element, achieved by adding copper oxide to molten glass, is a hallmark of Murano’s finest work and adds a warm, luxurious glow to the bold blues, emerald greens, ruby reds, and sunlit yellows throughout the strand.

The necklace’s graduated ovals transition gracefully from smaller beads at the clasp to more prominent center beads, creating a balanced yet striking silhouette that sits snugly at the base of the neck — a true choker length, perfect for layering or statement wear. It is finished with a classic vintage brass screw-in barrel clasp, confirming its period authenticity and attention to detail.

During the early to mid-20th century, Millefiori jewelry like this was a sought-after souvenir among travelers visiting Venice — each bead telling a story of light, joy, and Italian artistry. Today, these handcrafted examples are cherished as wearable art, embodying the soul of Venetian glassmaking.

Comparable authentic vintage Murano chokers featuring copper aventurine accents fetch between $180 and $320 (R3 300 – R5 900) on today’s collector market.

Measurements : The necklace with a length of 43cm .The largest bead measures 2.5cm x 1.4cm and smallest bead 1.5cm x 8mm.The necklace with a weight of 49.4 grams.