1 Murano 24kt Gold Foil 20mm Blue Amethyst Hearts - hole top to bottom through the bead, these would make great earrings. These are a lovely combination of colours with a rich overlay of 14kt gold foil; some sides look blue and others look amethyst or slightly purplish and some have a hint of chocolate to them.

The glass core of the bead is wrapped with 24K gold foil which is then encased in glass and shaped to the finished size, in some cases the gold is exposed.

Venetian Glass is handmade on the island of Murano within the Venetian lagoon in Italy. The island of Murano has been dedicated to glass and bead making since the 14th Century. The murano glass artisans are regarded worldwide as the masters of their art.

Please refer to our hints and tips section here to know how to make a pendant from a bead, or try our Sterling Silver 'Add a Bead' finding here.

We recommend the use of a diamond file to smooth any sharp edges.