This bead in this shape, size and these particular colours is exclusive to me, you will not find anyone else selling it - guaranteed I have several of these beads. This lovely Venetian Murano puffed (plump) glass heart bead measures 25mm (2.5cm or 1") and is 17mm (1.7cm or nearly 3/4") thick. It is made with special, expensive and difficult to obtain glass. The glass gives off a spectacular metallic glow and has a high content of Sterling silver inside. The pattern is a little different to each side and both sides have been photographed. It is enhanced with Sterling silver beads and comes on an pretty 18" silver plated rope chain. Not to be confused with the more commonly seen Murano bead with silver foil underneath. These beads have another secret layer underneath the silver foil which has been layered over it to give a crackled appearance, then the special glass is layered over that, and that is what gives this wonderful glossy sheen.