Millefiori, also known as ‘1000 flowers is a glass design characterized by a mosaic flowerlike pattern. The Millefiori technique is used to make pendants, beads, paperweights and other glass products.  The most popular Millefiori item is a pendant

History of Millefiori Pendants

Millefiori Pendants are made using murrine, or slender, multicolored glass canes. Murrine are fused together to create Millefiori pendants.  The use of murrine rods can be traded back to Ancient Rome, Phoenician and Alexandrine times though the Millefiori technique was developed in Murano, Italy in the 15th century.

The Millefiori technique was created by altering another glassmaking method.  Until the 15th century, glassmakers were producing beads from Rosetta canes.  Rosetta canes have a center hole. The technique involves layering six layers of glass (white, blue, white, brick red, white then blue) over a hollow cane creating patterns of 5 concentric stars with twelve points. Beads are created when Rosetta canes are chopped.  Millefiori was born when glassmakers produced Rosetta using a cane with no hole.  Millefiori is made using a seemingly endless amount of colors and layers.

Creating a Millefiori Pendant

To create a Millefiori pendant, glass rod is coated with layers of different colored glass.  This creates the intricate Millefiori design.  The rod is furnace heated to fuse the layers of glass.  After re-heating, the rod is pulled very thin.  The trick is to maintain the original Millefiori design. After cooling, the rod is sliced then placed in metal rings, creating the Millefiori pendant.

Creating a Millefiori pendant is an extensive process.  Each Millefiori pendant is handmade one by one making every Millefiori pendant one of a kind.  Millefiori pendants come in many styles and sizes.  They’re beautiful!

Whichever Millefiori pendant you buy, you’re sure to love it!

Find a Millefiori Pendant on eBay 

Once you know the Millefiori pendant you want, start searching under the eBay jewelry & watches category.

• Categories: The primary Categories list gives links to related listings. For example, if you search for jewelry & watches, you'll find links to Earrings, Necklaces & Pendants, Rings and other categories. There are also subcategory lists.
• Product Finder: The drop-down menus on a Product Finder allow you to search listings based on specific criteria.
• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a Millefiori pendant, type " Millefiori pendant" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. EBay also has a Search Tips page to help you choose keywords.
• If you can't find the Millefiori pendant you want, try shopping eBay Stores.  You can also creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay.  eBay will email you when a match is made.  

Buy with Confidence

Before purchasing your Millefiori pendant, make sure you know exactly what you're buying. Always research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Know Your Millefiori Pendant

• Read the details carefully.
• Figure delivery costs into the final price of your purchase. If you’re spending a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the Millefiori pendant when it ships.
• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.
• Always complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). If you buy your outside of eBay it won’t be covered by eBay protection programs.
• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram.

Know Your Seller

• Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about buying.
• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?
• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?
• Most top eBay sellers have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee for your Millefiori pendant?
•  What are their terms and conditions?

Buyer Protection

• ebay and PayPal are there for you if a problem arises while purchasing your Millefiori pendant.
• When you buy through PayPal, the seller never sees your bank account or credit card numbers.  PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments. PayPal Buyer Protection covers your purchase for up to $1,000.
• eBay Security & Resolution Center: Visit the Security & Resolution Center to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.