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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.

Features

  • The heart shape symbolizes love and adds more dimension than a flat pendant.
  • 30mm size is bold on the neckline and showcases the intricate craftsmanship of Murano glass making.
  • Sterling silver or yellow gold plating.

Details

  • Material Content: Sterling Silver
  • Plating Type:
  • RED: 18K Yellow Gold
  • BLUE: Rhodium
  • GOLD: 18K Yellow Gold
  • GREEN: 18K Yellow Gold
  • PURPLE: 18K Yellow Gold
  • SILVER: Rhodium
  • PINK: 18K Yellow Gold
  • Finish: Polished
  • Manufacturing Process: Handmade
  • Total Gram Wt: 0.6g
  • Stone Information:
  • RED: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 31x28x21mm / Heat
  • BLUE: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 27x19.3x30.4mm / Heat
  • GOLD: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 29.7x27.3x19.4mm / Heat
  • GREEN: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 28x30.6x20.7mm / Heat
  • PURPLE: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 30.8x26.5x20.5mm / Heat
  • SILVER: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 30.8x27x20.4mm / Heat
  • PINK: Murano Glass: 1 / Heart Shape / 30x28x21mm / Heat
  • Length:
  • RED: 1.7in.
  • BLUE: 1.55in.
  • GOLD: 1.54in.
  • GREEN: 1.60in.
  • PURPLE: 1.60in.
  • SILVER: 1.61in.
  • PINK: 1.7in.
  • Width:
  • RED: 1.23in.
  • BLUE: 1.20in.
  • GOLD: 1.20in.
  • GREEN: 1.22in.
  • PURPLE: 1.21in.
  • SILVER: 1.21in.
  • PINK: 1.18in.
  • Height:
  • RED: 0.82in.
  • BLUE: 0.76in.
  • GOLD: 0.77in.
  • GREEN: 0.86in.
  • PURPLE: 0.80in.
  • SILVER: 0.80in.
  • PINK: 0.83in.
  • Bail Type: Single
  • 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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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.

Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means “white and shining.” The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).

In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of “925.” Pieces with sterling silver may be marked “sterling.”

Finishes on Sterling Silver
Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.

  • Rhodium Plating: Rhodium plating is a complex and laborious process that enhances the luster and beauty and extends the life of silver. A member of the platinum metal group, rhodium is often used as a finishing touch on silver jewelry. It's a shiny silvery metal with a very white and reflective appearance, much like mercury. It's also very hard, so it withstands much wear and tear, resists natural tarnishing and wonderfully mimics the brilliant finish of freshly polished silver.

    Caring for Sterling Silver
    Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.

  • Avoid exposing sterling silver to direct sunlight and harsh chemicals, including chlorine, ammonia, hair products, perfumes, cosmetics, perspiration and strong jewelry cleaning solutions.
  • Periodically wash sterling silver with mild dish soap and warm water. Rinse well and dry completely with a soft cloth before storing because moisture can cause tarnish.
  • Lightly polish sterling silver frequently with a soft silver-polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive cloths completely.
  • Tarnish is easy to remove when it first forms as a yellowish tint, but becomes more difficult to remove when it becomes brown and black. Remove tarnish with a silver polish cream, avoiding immersing pieces with gemstones in tarnish-removal solutions.
  • Minimize scratches on sterling silver by storing it in its own compartment in your jewelry box or in a cloth pouch. Sterling silver may also be stored in sealed polyethylene bags.

    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.