Made in America handcrafted Marioon and Gold Vasa Murrhina Art Glass Bead with approx. 3/16'' sterling silver core embossed with Fenton USA. Designed by Jena Lane Blair. A popular Fenton Art Glass treatment from the 1970s returns as wearable art glass creations! Vasa Murrhina is an ancient, time-honored technique, involving the use of finely crushed glass called frit. Fenton Art Glass first made such items in the mid-1960s, after many trials with various colors of frit. Over the past 40+ years, Fenton made Vasa Murrhina pieces from time to time in the Connoisseur Collection or other special groupings. Because of the handmade process, bead size may vary from 1/2'' to 5/8'' in diameter.

Inspired by the beautiful pieces of Fenton Vasa Murrhina in her parents' collection, Jena said one of her goals was to revive the Vasa Murrhina treatment for Fenton's handcrafted glass beads. You'll delight in shimmering effect the gold aventurine frit (finely ground glass)!

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In an age of mass production, Fenton remains committed to honoring the tradition of expressive, handmade creations. Each Fenton Made in America bead bears the signature of handcraftsmanship; those slight variations that convey distinction, character and charm. The handcrafted Fenton glass bead collection includes many of Fenton's unique glass colors and historic treatments. Fenton is the only beadmaker creating handpainted beads using high-fired enamel paints, giving Fenton's handpainted beads unmatched design flexibility and strong durability. Fenton Made in America beads are designed by lampwork artist Jena Lane Blair. The distinctive handpainted decorations are created by Fenton decorator Truda Mendenhall. Fenton Made in America handcrafted glass beads are compatible with and will fit most major brands of bracelets and necklaces. Click here for our line of jewelry accessories.

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