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Murano Glass Jewelry
Necklaces, Pendants, Rings and other
stunning glass objects
Read here why murano glass products are really unique gifts. They are usually stunning works of beauty and quality. Even now, after hundreds of years since its glory days, Venetian glass is still highly sought for the excellence in its design and execution.
In the following you will get some background information and tips before buying such a wonderful piece of art.
  a trendsetting and advanced industryThe glassmakers of Murano are part of a technologically advanced and trendsetting industry. Glass Making didn’t rely on inspiration from other different forces to develop fully.
Art forms like painting and sculpture in the Renaissance were inspired from the Hellenistic and Byzantine eras, whereas art glass was unique in the region. It established patterns that other cultures would follow for generations.
Changing tastes in luxury goods and Venetian styles fakes caused the glass industry of Murano and the Murano Glass Factories to wane in popularity. But – first quality glass goods from Murano are always higly desired and innovations in glass purity are still being developed.Murano Glass GiftsThis special italian glass makes a perfect piece of memorabilia. There are many different art glass gifts available. Here is a short overview:
Murano Glass Jewelry
- Murano pendants
- Murano Necklaces
- Rings
- Chandeliers and Lamps
- Murano Candy
Leading BrandsIf you want to play it sure and original buy a brand! The leading brands are the following:
- Barovier,
- Pauly,
- Poli,
- Seguso,
- Toso,
- Venini
  Different TechniquesYou can not only choose among different murano gifts and brands at a muranoglass factory but also among different techniques:
Reticello:
At this ancient technique thin pieces of glass are heated in the oven at 1200 degrees. One piece is placed on another and results in a cage-like design.
Zanfirico:
Zanfirico you'll find only on Murano island. With the typical Murano way of working the glass is used to obtain the internal spinal design.
Murrina
It's a very complicated and difficult way of working. I've dedicated a whole page to Antica Murrina Veneziana.
Golden Leaves:
Molten glass is mixed with powdered gold and decorative leaves are created. With the application of these precious golden leaves everything can be refined.
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