{"product_id":"vintage-murano-glass-ring-blue-orange-swirl-aventurine-flecks-mid-century-venetian-dome","title":"Vintage Murano Glass Ring | Blue Orange Swirl Aventurine Flecks | Mid-Century Venetian Dome","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning example of Italian craftsmanship, this chunky Murano glass ring features a vibrant orange inner band encased in clear glass with deep cobalt blue swirls. The design is elevated by shimmering \"Aventurine\" flecks—tiny suspended copper particles that sparkle like gold when they catch the light.\u003cbr\u003eDating \u0026amp; Research:\u003cbr\u003eThis style of \"Sommerso\" (submerged) glass ring was highly popular from the 1960s through the 1980s.\u003cbr\u003eThe Technique: The sparkling effect is known as Aventurine (from the Italian avventura, meaning \"by chance\"), a glassmaking secret discovered in Murano where metal filings are dropped into molten glass.\u003cbr\u003eThe Design: The thick, rounded \"dome\" or \"bulb\" shape is a classic mid-century Venetian design, often sold to tourists in Venice as high-end boutique jewelry.\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: You can see the hand-blown nature in the slight variations of the swirls and the smooth, polished inner band.\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Murano Glass \/ Venetian Lampwork\u003cbr\u003eColours: Cobalt Blue, Bright Orange, Gold\/Copper Sparkles\u003cbr\u003eSize: Approx. UK M\/N (See measurement photo)\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Something Old Story Told","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105543278929,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4144\/3665\/files\/Vintage_Murano_Glass_Ring_Blue_Orange_Swirl_Aventurine_Flecks_Mid_Century_Venetian_Dome_1_4502416164.jpg?v=1781945015","url":"https:\/\/somethingoldstorytold.co.uk\/products\/vintage-murano-glass-ring-blue-orange-swirl-aventurine-flecks-mid-century-venetian-dome","provider":"Something Old Story Told","version":"1.0","type":"link"}