| Murano glass jewelry comes in many striking | | | | pendants in different colors to match several outfits. |
| collections that can easily add zest and color to your | | | | The earrings dangle from the ears in hook style with |
| wardrobe. Italian artisan jewelry has been around for | | | | beautifully crafted stones in many shapes and sizes. |
| centuries, and many men and women adore the | | | | Bracelets range from plain solid colors to multi-colored |
| superb designs and colors of this unique type of | | | | stones in unique designs. Italian Murano necklaces are |
| jewelry. | | | | available with beads on a strand in many designs and |
| Genuine Murano glass jewelry comes from an island | | | | patterns. |
| located in the Venetian lagoon. In Venice, all the | | | | Keep in mind that with authentic, handmade Italian |
| glassmakers moved to the island in 1291 as a result of | | | | jewelry, no two pieces are crafted exactly alike, so |
| dangerous fires. The glass made in Murano became | | | | you can own a truly unique piece of jewelry. |
| very popular and for a while, islanders were the main | | | | Fashion Ideas for Murano Jewelry |
| producers of glass in Europe. Glass was exported | | | | Use pendant necklaces with a V-neck sweater, a |
| from Murano, with the most well-known products being | | | | button-up blouse, or a turtleneck to accentuate the |
| mirrors, glass beads, and aventurine glass. | | | | neck. Murano glass necklaces usually hang freely and |
| Murano is also known for its beautiful and artistic | | | | are laced with decorative beads, so you'll want to |
| Venetian glass, which is used in jewelry as well as | | | | wear these with solid colored tops or sweaters if |
| vases, chandeliers, stained glass windows, and many | | | | possible. Wear Murano earrings with your hair pinned |
| other items. The glass is hand blown with clear, | | | | up to really get them noticed. These earrings are often |
| sparkling colors often accented with vermeil, sterling | | | | the dangling type with gorgeous stones hanging |
| silver, gold, and rhodium. | | | | against the neck in lovely designs such as hearts or |
| Colors and Designs for Every Occasion | | | | round glass beads. Wearing your hair up will cause |
| Murano glass jewelry can easily be used to enhance | | | | one's eyes to go straight to your earrings. Wear |
| any outfit with its wide variety of colors and designs. | | | | Murano glass bracelets with a short-sleeve or |
| You can choose multi-colored items or solid color | | | | sleeveless top or dress. These look lovely with |
| jewelry pieces. Common colors you'll find include red, | | | | evening attire, prom wear, or for any special night out |
| green, blue, lavender, pink, amber, and yellow. Murano | | | | on the town. |
| jewelry comes in all shapes and sizes. The blown | | | | The good news is you don't have to travel to Italy to |
| glass stones may be round or oval, heart-shaped, | | | | buy genuine artisan jewelry. Authentic, hand crafted |
| square or rectangular, or creatively shaped to | | | | Murano glass jewelry can be purchased online at |
| resemble leaves or ornaments. | | | | affordable prices ranging from $50 to over $1,000 |
| Types of Murano Glass Jewelry | | | | depending on the type of jewelry. You can often get |
| Murano glass jewelry comes in many forms including | | | | tremendous discounts with online retailers, but be sure |
| earrings, necklaces, pendants, Mother of Pearl jewelry, | | | | to shop with a reputable company. Search for |
| and bracelets. If you own a gold or silver chain | | | | companies with a solid reputation for fine jewelry. |
| necklace, you can buy a variety of Murano glass | | | | |