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Historical roots of Italian glass

10th May 2010
In 1291 the Grand Council of Venice ordered all the glass makers out of the city onto the island of Murano, apparently out of a concern about the fire risk from the Kilns. That hardly seems the way to found the greatest glass making center the world has e... Read >

How To Choose And Care For Murano Pendants

19th April 2010
If you are in love with Venetian glass, Murano pendants can be an amazing way to introduce it into your jewelry collection. The right pendant can be a perfect accent piece to add color and style to an outfit and a great way to add handmade artwork to your... Read >

How a Millefiori pendant is made (technique and history)

22nd March 2010
The design of Murano Millefiori pendants originated in the middle of the 1800's, but they have evolved from a technique that goes back much further. The basic technique of producing concentric ring patterns has been seen in glassware from Ancient Rome and... Read >