{"product_id":"marvelous-and-exceptionally-rare-art-deco-era-murano-venetian-sommerso-art-glass-necklace-dating-to-around-the-1930s","title":"Marvelous and exceptionally rare Art Deco–era Murano Venetian Sommerso art-glass necklace, dating to around the 1930s.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND - “Venetian Confetti Strand” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvelous and exceptionally rare Art Deco–era Murano Venetian Sommerso art-glass necklace, dating to around the 1930s. A true collector’s treasure, this extra-length strand showcases the unmistakable Venetian mastery of colour, technique, and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach round bead is individually lamp-worked and gently graduated in size—from larger statement beads at the centre to smaller beads toward the clasp—creating a beautifully balanced and elongated silhouette. The beads feature a soft grey-blue translucent base, alive with joyful splashes of multicoloured glass, including hues of sapphire, amber, emerald, crimson, and ivory. These colourful speckles dance beneath the surface in the classic Sommerso style, a layered-glass technique pioneered and perfected on the island of Murano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis playful yet refined mottling effect evokes the Venetian carnival spirit—vibrant, painterly, and unmistakably Italian. No two beads are identical, each one displaying slight variations in colour scatter and pattern, adding to the authentic handmade charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is fitted with its original old brass spring ring clasp, consistent with the period and lending a warm patinated glow that only genuine age can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this—especially extra-length strands of early Murano splatter Sommerso beads—have become increasingly scarce on the market. Similar examples offered by specialist dealers often range from $250–$550 (R4,500–R10,000+), depending on condition and bead size. Extra-length strands are particularly sought after by collectors due to their versatility and visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The necklace with a length of 79cm.The largest bead measures 1.5cm in diameter and smallest bead 7mm in diameter.The necklace with a weight of 112 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604900745522,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251103-172323.jpg?v=1762405055","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/marvelous-and-exceptionally-rare-art-deco-era-murano-venetian-sommerso-art-glass-necklace-dating-to-around-the-1930s","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}