Murano glass jewelry

The use of jewelry is a way to create a stylish complete image, the ability to look original. Murano glass jewelry is the best fit for this. Unusual beautiful products will raise the mood of a woman, distinguish her from the crowd, attract the attention of others - the magnificence of Murano glass is literally mesmerizing.

The history of Murano glass begins in the XII century. Murano is an island near Venice, Venetian rulers sent glassblowers to live and work there, strictly observing that the secrets of making original glass were kept secret from the rest of the world — even then Murano or Venetian glass was highly valued.

Much time has passed since then, production experienced ups and downs, new manufacturing techniques appeared, but one thing remained unchanged - the material was made by hand, the products are still blown out using a special tube with a mouthpiece.

Masters make items for interior decoration, artwork, jewelry. There is even the term Murano - Murano glass jewelry.

Murano glass is extraordinarily beautiful, it has its own characteristics. In appearance, it rather resembles gem stones. This glass is very dense and smooth. The drawings and ornaments are not applied on top of the glass, but are lowered over the entire depth of the product.

To obtain this effect, special methods are used - for example, multistage glass cleaning, adding gold or other chips, manufacturing multi-component products.

A variety of products is achieved using original technology.

Agate glass resembles agate gem, which is why it got its name. It contains layers of different colors in different planes.

To obtain aventurine glass add crumb from copper. Glass acquires a mysterious shimmering shine.

Peculiar filigree glass. It has the appearance of intertwined threads of different colors, filled with transparent glass.

The method of crackling create a grid of small cracks on the surface of the product. To do this, the hot product is dipped in chilled water. If the product is then placed back into the oven, a network of small bubbles forms on its surface. This method is called pulegoso.

Millefiori is widely used for costume jewelery - colored threads are connected to monolithic flagella.

To meet the wishes of women, Venetian craftsmen make a wide variety of jewelry: beads, earrings, rings, pendants, hairpins. They are popular with women around the world. Color and monochrome, large size and small - you can make a choice for any dress, emphasize the individuality and beauty of any woman.

If you have a beautiful neck - large bright beads and necklaces are made for you. Complete with matching long earrings, they will create a wonderful look.

You have beautiful well-groomed hands - feel free to choose multi-colored rings and bracelets. The color scale of products will allow to carry them with many summer dresses. They will also be a worthy addition to a single color.

To bright colored dresses it will be appropriate to wear a monophonic set.

Large jewelry is becoming fashionable, and Murano glass jewelry will be a stylish and effective addition to the image. However, wearing large jewelery, you should be careful. The catchy, massive Murano accessory is able to complete the look alone. Several large items will overload the image. Instead of a stylish look, you will get a frivolous bad taste.

In addition, it is not necessary to combine Murano jewelry with other jewelry.

Products from Murano glass are expensive, so they are often faked. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish a fake. And yet there are some signs that need attention.

Taking the product in hand, you should feel the coolness, this is the property of any glass.

On the true product there are no scratches, the glass is smooth, transparent, without any inclusions. With a light tapping, the product will emit a ring identical to the crystal one.

You should be alerted by the presence of seams - on this product they simply have nowhere to take.

If you are offered two absolutely identical rings or pendants, there is a fake in front of you. Original products are not repeated.

Murano glass does not fade, it does not become dull with time. And since all items are made by hand, they can be found soldered stamp.

The best way is to purchase Murano jewelry in Venice - all tourist tours include visits to workshops and shops.

If such an opportunity is not expected, you should make a purchase in stores with a good reputation, where you will be given the necessary information about the Murano jewelry and will present a certificate.