The Queen of Adriatic, City of Water, City of Masks, City of Bridges, The Floating City and City of Canals, one of the most romantic cities in Europe, all these describes Venice; undoubtedly, the most beautiful city built by man. Along with these tags, Venice is also known for its famous ornate glass-work, the Murano Glass, influenced by the Venetian glass makers. Murano is actually a place off the shore of Venice, Italy, which has been the commercial port as far back as 7th century and later on became well-known for its glassmakers.
Murano glass is made from silica, soda, lime and potassium melted together in a special furnace at a temperature of 1500°C to reach a liquid state. Gold or silver foil are often added to the glass mixture, along with such minerals as copper for sparkles, zinc for white color, cobalt for blue, manganese for violet, and so on. The mixture is then mouth-blown and/or hand-crafted by master glassmakers using special techniques and basic tools, many of which have been developed in the Middle Ages and changed little since then. This method of glass-making results in real works of art with rich coloring that never fades and beautiful, sometimes surreal, patterns and shapes is what makes Murano Glass famous.
Today, Glass of Venice continuously brings these famous art glass-works, making Glass of Venice the market’s leader in online sales of authentic Murano Glass Jewelry, accessories and Home décor. The company was founded by people with passion for Venice and Italy, as well as educated in top schools both in Italy and U.S. And because Glass of Venice has a deep understanding of culture and heritage of Murano Glass the company is able to continuously reach their goal of delivering the best of Murano Glass, both in retail and wholesale to clients all over the world.
Glass of Venice offers a wide range of Murano products, which includes Murano Pendants, Murano Art Glass - vases and sculptures, Murano Glass Silverware, and Glasses and Barware and here are some of the favorites.
This gorgeous blown Murano glass pitcher is a fine example of the most famous and distinctive ancient Murano technique- Millefiori (a thousand flowers)- that has become a trademark of Murano glass-making. Vivid stylized flowers on rich cobalt-blue background with generous 24K golden dusting all over create an impression of a fairy-tale quilt, whose magical beauty is impossible to describe. The exhilarating look of millefiori glass combined with graceful classic shape will bring a glimpse of famous Italian design and Venetian sophistication to your home, and will also makes a uniquely appropriate luxurious present to the special people in your life, as it is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
This gorgeous blown Murano glass horse sculpture represents the long-running artistic tradition of Murano glass combined with ingenuity and technical virtuosity of Murano glass masters. Using the most famous and distinctive ancient Murano glass technique- Millefiori (a thousand flowers), Murano masters created this elegant horse sculpture with the body of vivid stylized flowers and the long beautiful mane and other details in rich ruby red glass for a striking artistic effect.Murano glass is also known in the world of crafts and because of its amazing colorful look and high quality hand-made glass beads make it a perfect material for jewelry. Glass of Venice has quality products such as Murano glass pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, which have been shaped by skillful artisans’ hands to fit perfectly on a woman’s finger, writs or neckline.
Here are some of the best selling jewelry items from Glass of Venice.
This gorgeous Venetian glass pendant is a fine example of the most popular and unique Murano glass technique- Millefiori (a thousand flowers)- that has become a trademark of Murano glassmaking. A dazzling array of beautiful flowers appears on this millefiori pendant and creates a festive yet classic and recognizable look. The longer you gaze at it, the more enchanted you feel.
This classic and feminine Venetian glass necklace can be immediately attributed to the hands of Murano glass masters for its artistic elegance and exquisite workmanship. The necklace showcases the best of Murano glass-making with the combination of 24K gold leaf, elborate bead shapes, beautiful rich color and unique beads adorned by raised decorations on the outside that use 24 karat gold to create truly royal impression. This necklace is a true work of art hand-made by Murano glass masters who have been perfecting their skills for generations. It is a must-have for any woman who values uniqueness, style and quality Italian workmanship.
Elegant, exquisite and classic, these beautiful Venetian earrings showcase the richness and magic of Murano glass art. The unique design features sphere-shaped beads where cobalt-blue color veins flow above 24K gold leaf and create beautiful color reflections when they capture the light. This versatile accessory can be worn with your favorite casual clothes or an evening gown and will certainly attract attention in any setting.
All these and more Murano glass products are available online and handcrafted by Glass of Venice.
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