Murano Style Hand-Blown Glass Teardrop Earrings with Copper Aventurine Swirls

A pair of contemporary artisan-crafted shepherd hook earrings featuring pendant drops of hand-blown glass. Each earring consists of a drop-shaped glass bead, approximately 25-30mm in length, characterized by a deep obsidian-toned transparent glass base. Suspended within the glass matrix are intricate, shimmering swirls of copper-colored 'aventurine' or dicroic glass flakes, creating a metallic, multi-dimensional floral or vortex-like pattern. The glass pendants are shaped with a slight pinch at the top and a tapered, pointed base, exhibiting the organic asymmetry typical of lampworked glass. The hardware includes silver-toned jump rings and standard fishhook ear wires with spring and ball tension details, though no metallic hallmark (such as .925 sterling) is readily visible, suggesting they may be silver-plated base metal. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, fractures, or internal stress cracks. This style is indicative of late 20th to 21st-century Murano-influenced glasswork, combining traditional Venetian techniques with modern costume jewelry components. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the smooth fire-polished finish and the intentional placement of the metallic inclusions.