1950s Ornella Venetian Glass Bracelet | Ornate Beaded Clasp
$245.00
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1950s Ornella Venetian glass Bracelet.
This 1950s Ornella Venetian glass bracelet is a striking example of mid-century Baroque revival—layered, ornamental, and rich with texture.
✅ Approx. Size (cm): Inner Diameter: 7.5″ length x 2.5″ at widest (19 x 6).
✅ Condition: Very good condition. Minor wear the back of the clasp.
✅ Era: 1950s.
✅ Mark/Label: Ornella, made in Italy
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This 1950s Ornella Venetian glass bracelet is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship.
Vintage Brass Bracelet Details
Seven strands of irregular frosted white glass beads are spaced with warm brass seed beads, creating a soft shimmer that moves with you. The real showstopper? A grand, sculptural clasp—hand-wired with metallic seed beads and two turquoise-hued glass cabochons laced with gold veining. A pair of frosted rounds add a subtle accent to the center.
Marked ORNELLA MADE IN ITALY on the reverse, this bracelet reflects the sophisticated yet eclectic style that made Milan a mid-century fashion capital.
- Beads are Venetian glass with brass spacers.
- Ornate box clasp with push tab closure.
- Signed ORNELLA MADE IN ITALY.
- 7.5″ length x 2.5″ width.
- Excellent vintage condition with minor patina on metal elements, consistent with age.
Style Note: This bracelet is a striking example of mid-century Baroque revival—layered, ornamental, and rich with texture. The elaborate clasp and jewel-toned Venetian glass nod to the grandeur of 17th-century design, reimagined for 1950s fashion.
Wear it alone as a statement or stack it with brass bangles for dramatic flair. Either way, she’s got Milan in her bones and 1950s glamour in her soul.
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ABOUT ORNELLA
About Ornella
The Beginning
Piera Barni founded her namesake jewelry house in Milan in the early 1940s. She built a reputation for hand-wired creations featuring Venetian glass, intricate metalwork, and dramatic design—each piece assembled with painstaking care by Italian artisans.
Three Generations of Women
The legacy didn’t stop with Piera. Her daughter, Angela, and now her granddaughter, Maria Elena, carried the Ornella tradition forward, making it a rare example of a three-generation family atelier.
Together, they preserved the meticulous techniques and bold aesthetic that defined the brand, producing limited, couture-level pieces long after mass production had taken over the costume jewelry world. Their work stands as a testament to the enduring power of artistry passed down through family hands.
WHAT IS BAROQUE REVIVIAL JEWELRY
About Baroque Revival jewelry
Jewelry in the Baroque revival style channels the grandeur of 17th-century European design, characterized by bold shapes, ornate metalwork, and richly colored stones. In the 1950s, designers revived this lavish style to bring drama and elegance to modern fashion. Makers like Ornella crafted statement pieces that celebrated history while embracing mid-century flair.
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