Murano glass

You should know that genuine Murano glass is one of the most sought-after in the world. Lamps, vases, bottles, as well as jewelry made from Venetian, blown, colored glass captivate both women and men. Combined with gemstones, it allows for the creation of masterful, precise works. Remember, only a certificate of authenticity assures you that you have purchased original, luxurious, and exclusive products, directly from beautiful Venice. In our Luxury Products store, you will find vases, bottles, and jewelry sets of the highest quality production. You can be sure that this is hand-blown glass from outstanding Italian craftsmen. Shopping with us is pure pleasure.

Murano Glass - Beauty Straight from Italy

Italy has always been the cradle of art and exclusive, high-quality products. Craftsmen from sunny Italy use secret glass-blowing techniques known only to them. Moreover, the secret of their production was guarded for many years. In the past, revealing it could even result in the death penalty.

The combination of glass forms with gemstones gives jewelry uniqueness, exclusivity, and elegance. However, jewelry is not the only product made from Venetian glass that contains semi-precious or precious stones. Bottles, vases, and lamps are also adorned with them. Thanks to this, a production of unique, one-of-a-kind works on a global scale has emerged in Italy. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a chic product.

In our Luxury Products store, we are pleased to present you with works made of Murano glass from brands such as Vetreria Artistica Rosa, Vitra Glass, Yalos Murano, CC Zecchin, iMuranesi. Each of their collections is unique and created with luxury and art glass enthusiasts in mind.

How to Recognize Them?

You must realize that these products are exceptional. The process of blowing Venetian glass is divided into many stages and requires precision. Not everyone can undertake this. Only the best and most talented specialists are employed in Venetian glass factories. This ensures that the product you purchase will be unique and original and that it was created by a master glassmaker. Pay attention to whether it has an identifying mark, as only this guarantees that the product you bought truly comes from factories located on the Italian islands of Murano.

It is also exceptionally pure, without any impurities. If you find a mixture of dust and dirt in it, it means it was certainly not made by a master glassmaker from Venice. They pay extraordinary attention to ensuring it is flawless, without scratches or smudges. It is also not factory-painted, as the color is fused into the glass. If you have doubts about whether a product is original, ask our seller. We add a certificate of authenticity to each vase, bottle, and Murano jewelry, and all products also have an identifying mark. This ensures that the items purchased from us come directly from factories located on the Italian islands, in Venice.

You should also know that colorful Venetian glass is perfect as a gift for a woman. It is often combined with a touch of silver and gemstones, allowing for the creation of jewelry that includes elegant and original necklaces, earrings, rings, pendants, and bracelets. These are desired by women worldwide and are perfect as a gift for a loved one on their special occasion. If you decide to purchase a Murano jewelry set from our Luxury Products store, we offer engraving, allowing you to create a personalized product. If you wish, we can also provide bright, exclusive packaging, making the gift ready to be given as soon as you receive it. With us, you don't need to speak Italian to buy original Venetian Murano glass products.

What features should true Murano products have?

The origin of the glass makes it unique, ensuring that the items are exceptional and one-of-a-kind. Items created by educated and experienced craftsmen have specific distinguishing properties.

An important element to pay attention to is the absence of impurities and the presence of few or no bubbles in the glass. If there are many and they cluster together, it indicates that it is not an original product from Venice!

Also remember that no product is painted. If you find traces of paint, it is another sign that the glass does not come from a Murano factory.

You should also know that the Italian glassblowing technique has replaced fusing, which is the technique of joining glass. Colorful products are created during production and do not contain a gram of paint, nor are there visible joints of glass pieces. Everything is crafted with incredible precision.

The History of Murano Glass

Did you purchase one of the Murano glass products from our Luxury Products website, perhaps as a birthday gift? In that case, you must learn about its mysterious and fascinating history.

Being a craftsman and glassblower on the Italian islands of Murano, although associated with great prestige, was not a pleasant experience. Glass masters were essentially confined to the island like in today's prisons. They could not leave the Italian islands where the Venetian factories were located due to their possession of secret glassblowing knowledge. Sharing this knowledge with unauthorized individuals often resulted in long prison sentences, and more commonly, the death penalty. The secret of manufacturing was closely guarded by the Italian senate. This is likely why it remains one of the most luxurious items in the world today.

Although it is now possible to visit factories on the Italian islands and learn about the glassblowing process, it is unclear whether this is the closely guarded secret or if the demonstrations are just a part of it, aimed at attracting new customers. Only one factory is open to visitors, and that is Gino Mazzucato.

Artistic glass from Venice has been produced since the 13th century. In the 16th century, the process of blowing colored glass on the Murano islands and the exceptional art of its decoration, which is still used in production today, began on a large scale. However, it should be noted that we could only learn about glassblowing techniques thanks to the discovery of a written document, as until then, they were passed down orally between glassblowing masters.

What does the process of blowing colored glass look like?

When observing colorful products, you might wonder about the lampworking process, but primarily about the process of creating blown glass. Venetian glass requires extraordinary precision during production. Therefore, glassblowing is no longer the secret it was on the Murano islands for many years. However, it must be admitted that we still do not know if some part of this knowledge has been shared with all art glass enthusiasts.

It is known that the blowing of colored products is done by hand. The Murano islands also offer the opportunity to see the selected production process of blowing colored artistic glass during a tour of the Gino Mazzuccato factory, where one of the masters of Venetian glassblowing will be at your disposal. Additionally, thanks to Vincenzo Zanetti, the Murano Museum has existed since 1860. It is officially said that he saved these beautiful product factories from oblivion, and only thanks to him can we enjoy colorful glass products known worldwide today.

Venetian glass as an exclusive gift for a special person

Murano jewelry, made from blown glass combined with pieces of silver using a hand torch, also containing gemstones, is the perfect gift idea for a loved one. You can give other products to your mom, aunt, or friends, but for a special woman, jewelry is, of course, the best choice. There is no woman in the world who can resist the beauty and uniqueness of these trinkets. While the whiteness of Chinese porcelain is also enchanting, the colors of bottles, necklaces, earrings, and Murano vases make a woman's heart soften. If you also tell her the story of Murano jewelry production, you can be sure she will accept your proposal without hesitation.

On our Luxury Products website, you can order engraved Murano earrings, bracelets, and necklaces featuring embedded colorful pieces that are meant to imitate gemstones.

Contrary to appearances, this famous Venetian glass has multiple uses. It can be treated as a unique and luxurious home decoration, and in the case of jewelry, as an exclusive and original addition to an elegant outfit, or it can be introduced into everyday use, for example, as in the case of bottles and flower vases.