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Travel a colorful journey to Italy with Il Murano di Francesca – a collection dedicated to the artisanal craft of Murano glass jewelry. Owner and designer Francesca Randazzo infuses her eclectic style and passion for the arts into unique Murano glass stylings. Combining modern stories with classic Italian techniques, Il Murano di Francesca bridges the gap between history and the present with colorful statement pieces accented with genuine sterling silver and 18K yellow gold plating.

Details

  • Material Content: Sterling Silver
  • Plating Type: 18K Yellow Gold
  • Finish: Polished
  • Manufacturing Process: Handmade
  • Stone Information:
  • Murano Glass: 1 / Round Shape / 8mm / Heat
  • Murano Glass: 1 / Rondelle Shape / 17x10mm / Heat
  • Murano Glass: 1955 / Rondelle Shape / 1.5x0.9mm / Heat
  • Width: 0.047in.
  • Height: 3.1in.
  • Bail Type: Single
  • Chain Type: Belcher
  • Chain Length: 18in.
  • Extender Length: 2in.
  • Clasp Type: Fish Hook
  • Country of Origin: Italy

Disclaimer: MURANO BEADS ARE ALL HANDMADE AND MEASUREMENTS CAN BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FROM PIECE TO PIECE. TOLERANCE TO BE APPROXIMATELY +/- 5%.

All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. View Gemstone Enhancements and Special Care Requirements for important information.

Product Disclaimer

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Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.

The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.

Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
Our platinum and gold embraced collections feature layers of platinum or gold over sterling silver or bronze for a lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.

To care for your plated jewelry items:

  • Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, washing hands, putting on make-up, lotions, perfumes, and/or working with household chemicals, cleaners, or acidic liquids.
  • Do not clean plated jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner or in silver cleaning solutions, as it could completely remove the plating finish from your item.
  • Ensure your jewelry item is thoroughly dry before storing. Moisture in an enclosed space can increase tarnishing.
  • Store your plated jewelry in a jewelry box lined with felt or anti-tarnish material. Items should not be stacked as this may cause damage to the plating surface.
  • Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning with a polishing cloth or soft brush, as this may cause damage to the plating.
  • Over time your plated items will need to be re-plated. Contact your local jeweler for information on plating services.