In the land of Italy, the name of Venice deserves special mention for its canals, the gondoliers and the gondolas they drive, its piazzas and cuisine and, most importantly to some, its glass products. It to be noted that the Venetian glass is known worldwide for being elaborate, skillfully-made and intensely colorful and the finest kind of glass is made in the land of Murano. With the passage of years these best specimen of Murano glass has become an inherent component of the jewelry industry giving rise to the notion of Murano glass jewelry. It is to be noted, that the Murano glass jewelry is in the present days a standard much enjoyed component of the jewelry industry, looking great when worn.

What is the greatest feature of the Murano glass jewelry? It has been found, that the Murano glass is manufactured by the use of lampworking technique, where the raw materials for making glass (silica, sand, various minerals for color) are heated and fused together in refractory ovens. Metal rods are dipped into the molten glass by assistants, who wrap the liquid material on the metal rods and bring it to the master craftsmen who form the final shape and style of the glasswork. The Murano glass jewelry is then produced with a lot of care to earn the ultimate satisfaction of the clientele. It is found that to make Murano glass jewelry the glass beads have been in use as jewelry, probably as a substitute for the rare and expensive gemstones, for centuries.

There is evidence of a method known as ‘core forming’ in Mesopotamia in 2340 B.C. where a metal rod with pieces of glass was held over a fire; as the glass softened, they were worked into intricate ornaments that were treasured by their owners so much that people were buried with them. Bu do you think that the art of making Murano glass jewelry is an inherent culture of this region and there has been no influence form any external source? Well, this is not the case. To be very precise, all great things have a kind of external influence, and this saga has been proved in different centauries through various manners. In this regard, it can be said, that the notion of glassmaking has been an art and an industry in Europe, for the most part in Venice from the 11th century.

However, it was the return of the Venetian explorer Marco Polo and his father in 1294, that provided the greatest impetus, and that led to the commencement of the widespread development of the glass bead as ornamental jewelry. It were the specimens of jewelry and precious stones from China that Marco Polo brought from his trip, made the glassmakers of Venice awestruck. This was followed by the improvements in glassmaking techniques and materials that provided the means for the development of a wide range of Venetian glass jewelry, especially Murano glass jewelry. In this regard the name and contribution of the island of Murano, lying to the north of Venice deserves special mention.

It has been the hub of the Venetian glass industry for several centuries – mainly because Venetian lawmakers forced the move in 1291. The style and color or Murano glass is unique and much sought after. Thus through its efficacy and talent the Murano glass jewelry makes a fine gift. The workmanship that goes into making the jewelry means that everybody can expect quality glass adornments every time.