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Murano Glass Necklace
Three Square Murano Glass Beads are the focal point of this piece. Pale gold Czech fire-polished rondelles and black acrylic cylinder beads are alternating on strand.
$85
Murano Glass Earrings
Square Murano Glass Beads create the focal point for these earrings. Pale gold Czech fire-polished rondelles complete this design. Matching necklace is available.
$19.99
Sage Murano Glass Pendant Necklace
A 2.5" Italian murano glass pendant is the centerpiece of this beautiful necklace. Sage colored Czech fire-polished barrel and tube beads compliment peach crackle rounds. Finished with sterling silver rondelles and toggle clasp. 19" overall length.
$115
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The rich history of Murano Glass Jewelry goes back to the early 9th century. That makes Murano one of the oldest glass centers in the world. Murano is a small island northwest of Venice, Italy and is only several miles in size. Venice was a major trading port and Murano glass beads were used frequently twhen trading for other goods. One of the most popular glass-making techniques used when making Murano glass jewelry is millefiori (multi-colored glass) and also known as many flowers. These highly skilled glass-makers were given many privileges and gained prominence by the 14th Century.
Murano, Italy is the home of the Museo Vetrario, the Glass Museum, in the Palazzo Giustinian, which displays glass samples from Ancient Egypt through to contemporary glass and offers a rich history of glassmaking to the glass aficionado.
In Italian, Millefiori means ‘a thousand flowers’. It was originally called 'mosaic' up until 1849 when the term Millefiori gained usage. The Millefiori technique begins with the production of thin glass canes or rods that are bound tightly together then cut into sections when cold, then rounded when hot. This process produces tiny multi-colored mosaic patterns viewable only from the cut ends of the cane. The canes or rods, called murrine, are thinly sliced and in layer fashion, pressed onto beads or other forms while the glass is still hot. Millefiori was in its heyday from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s, and is a strong influence in fashion today. Beautiful, fresh, and exciting, Murano glass jewelry is hotter than ever.
Some wonderful Millefiori is being produced today with polymer clay and other materials, either on their own or in combination with Murano glass. Polymer clay has an advantage over glass with its extra pliability and it does not need to be heated and reheated to fuse it.
Freshwater Pearl Lariat
Shades of green and gold freshwater pearls create the backdrop for two Venetian glass golden discs that act as the focal points of this lariat. Beautiful design can be worn severl different ways for versatility.
$75
Beautiful Murano glass squares in orange and red tones. Finished with handcrafted sterling earwires. Matching necklace available.
$19.99
Sage Lamp Bead Bracelet
Hand wrapped bracelet with lamp beads and cats eye beads. Finished with sterling silver accents and clasp. Matching earrings available.
$49.99
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Amber Faceted Earrings
Amber glass faceted triangles are hand wrapped in sterling silver and hung from handcrafted earwires. Lovely design!
$39.99
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