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Handmade Jewellery- Murano creations Inspiring

By Nicole Maschwitz
Aug 11, 2008
Murano glass is a famous handmade glass product that originates from the island of Murano, where it has been handcrafted for years. Murano made its name as a commercial port just off the shore of Venice in Italy as far back as during the 7th century. Murano is regarded as an excellent tourist destination for lovers of fine art and handcrafted jewellery for good reason.

Artisan glassmakers in Murano have held a monopoly on quality glass making for centuries. These master artisans developed ingenious techniques in the making of their Handmade Jewellery, In some cases they used gold threads through glass, they used multicoloured glass, not to mention milk glass. These fine artisans also introduced artificial gemstones made from glass. These old age techniques are still being used today in the creation of this glass making art.

Export to overseas countries was extremely popular during the 50s and 60s. The Murano Handmade Glass Jewellery was produced for overseas tourists. The techniques that were mastered all those years ago are still used today in the making of this stunning Handmade Jewellery.

Murano glass Handmade jewellery employs painstakingly complex glass making skills, therefore it is not massively produced. Each unique piece of Jewellery is a one off, thus making this Jewellery a perfect gift. Anyone who appreciates fine art will appreciate the technique & creativity of these stunning handcrafted Murano glass jewellery.

That is because no two pieces of art glass jewellery from the island of Murano are the same, and each piece is handcrafted using age old traditions that were cultivated and mastered by the finest glass artisans that the world had ever seen at the time that Murano art glass became such a sought after commodity. Anyone scouting for the best gifts to give for special occasions will be thrilled to find that there is a style of Murano glass handmade jewellery to suit all tastes and styles.

Glass art Jewellery from Murano is created using high quality glass and also melting agents called flux. Glass is firstly moulded on rods over a torch or flame. Each rod is slowly turned and manipulated, creating outstanding works of art. The techniques used from the artisan differ depending on what final outcome he is wanting to achieve. The pendants, earrings and beadwork differ in styles and colour.

There are different styles for Murano glass Handmade Jewellery they include filigree, lattimo, gold engraved, ribbed glass and subermision glass. Each one of these varying stles creates a completely different look, and because each is created by hand, they all are different. If you are looking for something truly unique and outstanding you cant go past a piece of Murano Handmade Glass Jewellery. This exceptional artistry is definatley an avenue to explore, it makes an excellent gift Idea.
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