Millefiore Multi Heart Ring

What is Millefiore?

The word millefiore rolls off the tongue in such a lovely way, and it has a lovely meaning to match: thousands of flowers.

Millefiore is a style of Venetian glass making that was developed in Murano, the early glass capital of the world. It is truly an artisan's craft that creates breath taking pieces of jewelry.

Millefiore images are created by layering glass rods to form a mosaic image of flowers as well as geometric shapes that are then heated and stretched in much the same way as hard candy is made. The tubes are then sliced into multiple sections that are pieced together in a frame according to the desired final shape. The piece is fired a final time to fuse the sections together in what appears to be a seamless piece of glass.

The Millefiore Multi Heart Ring

Of all the possible uses for millefiore glass, none rivals the look of an exquisite millefiore multi heart ring. as described above, the sections of floral glass are fused within a heart-shaped frame, typically made from 14K yellow gold. This metal seems to provide the most fitting accent for the warm colors of the glass. However, you can find settings in white gold as well as platinum and sterling silver if you find these metals more pleasing.

Beautiful Examples

To truly appreciate the artistry that goes into each and every millefiore multi heart ring, you really need to see one of these pieces in person under good light. Barring that, you can get a good idea of the beauty these rings are renowned for by viewing some examples of rings offered by various online jewelry stores.

Oceana Jewelry

At OceanaJewelry.com we find a very lovely multi heart ring made from various pieces of millefiore glass. The piece includes pastel shades as well a few prime colors in a design that is very pleasing to the eye. The ring's setting is sterling silver, but it has a rhodium finish that gives the setting the appearance of white gold at a fraction of the cost.

Oceana also offers a Fancy Heart Millefiori Glass Ring. This setting is more ornate that the previous piece in that the heart is surrounded by more flowers and a bright yellow butterfly.

Shimmer in Silver

At ShimmerInSilver.com, we find no less than six wonderful examples of multi heart Millefiore rings.

For your consideration:

• Pink Millefiore Heart Ring
• Multi Color Heart Ring
• Multi Color Double Heart Ring
• Light Blue Double Heart Ring
• Pastel Pink Double Heart Ring
• Millacreli Curved Blue Heart Ring

Caring for Millefiore Jewelry

Care

Rings made from millefiore glass need a bit of extra care to keep them in perfect condition. First, because the pieces are glass, it's crucial not to accidentally bump the ring against hard surfaces. This could cause a chip that would spoil the integrity of the ring, as well as its beauty. For the same reason, you should always store your ring in a cushioned jewelry box to prevent damage.

Cleaning

Cleaning one of these rings can be a little tricky. You must take into consideration the best cleaning method for the ring's setting, but also be careful not to scratch the surface of the glass. In many situations, wiping the ring with a damp soft cloth is the best way to remove surface soil and body oils from both the glass and the setting. In some cases, it's best to soften excessive debris by running the piece under warm water first before gently wiping it with the cloth.