Vintage 1950s Murano Wedding Cake Bead Necklace – Venetian Glass

Rich color and intricate glasswork define this beautiful vintage Murano necklace from the 1950s. The graduated strand features classic Venetian “Wedding Cake” beads, known for their raised floral decoration, gold aventurine accents, and detailed applied glass designs.

Each bead displays a striking combination of black glass, pink floral rosettes, white and yellow enamel accents, and shimmering gold aventurine, creating a vibrant and dimensional appearance. Red glass seed bead spacers provide contrast and highlight the ornate Murano beads throughout the necklace.

The necklace is finished with a decorative gold tone filigree box clasp, complementing the warm gold detailing within the beads. The graduated design gives the necklace a balanced and elegant silhouette when worn.

Details

✔ Era: 1950s
✔ Origin: Murano / Venetian glass
✔ Materials: Handcrafted Murano glass beads, red glass seed bead spacers, gold tone clasp
✔ Color: Black, gold, red, pink, white, and yellow accents
✔ Design: Graduated Venetian Wedding Cake bead necklace
✔ Length: 18 1/2 inches
✔ Largest Bead Width: 3/8 inch
✔ Closure: Gold tone filigree box clasp
✔ Signature: Unsigned
✔ Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Murano Wedding Cake beads are a classic Venetian glassmaking style dating back to the early 20th century. Their elaborate layered decoration and gold aventurine sparkle make them highly collectible among vintage jewelry lovers.

This necklace offers timeless mid-century elegance and works beautifully as a statement piece or layered with other vintage jewelry.

Our hand-selected vintage pieces celebrate the craftsmanship and artistry of past eras.