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century, bracelets in Decò style of murrine millefiori, jewels in Roman micro mosaic made for the Grand Tour, large multi-strand colliers and collarettes made with miniscule glass beads to match with the tailored cocktail dresses of the 1960s. Highly representative of the theme handled are also the numerous bouquet earrings of the 1950s, the bijoux of hippies inspired by the native Americans, the large crystals of the 1980s, as well as several experimental creations of great designers and artists at the turn of the millennium. Following the process of industrialisation, between 1800 and 1900, glass diversified its identity and functions, into the production of jewels: its use is applied to both sophisticated luxury jewels, in products of the highest craftsmanship, object of technical and artistic experimentation, and in low-cost jewels for the public at large. “In the early 20th century, the glass bead becomes an essential accessory in the elegant and seductive fashion of the modern woman”, says Augusto Panini one of
In alto: spilla a forma di galletto, in vetro avventurina, oro giallo, oro bianco, diamanti, gemme sintetiche. Italia, 1940 -1950. Sopra: pendenti con intarsio di vetro murrino e argento. Franco De Cal, Venezia, anni ‘80 del XX secolo.
Top: cockerel-shaped brooch, in aventurine glass, yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, synthetic gems. Italy, 1940 -1950. Above: pendants with murrino glass inlay and silver. Franco De Cal, Venice, 1980s.