Overview of Murano
Lampwork from Italy
Fashion Jewelry today has no bounds. Moving
away from the traditional Jewelry materials of beads and crystals, alloy and
leather, we today have a unique jewelry material – Murano Lampwork. Murano
Lampwork is intricate glass which was used by Venetian glass artists.
What is Murano
Lampwork
Since 1291, the Murano glassmakers refined
glass making technologies and introduced crystalline glass, enamelled glass
(smalto), multicoloured glass (millefiori), glass with threads of gold
(aventurine), milk glass (lattimo) and imitation gemstones made of glass
producing beads and glasswork unmatched anywhere in the world.
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Murano glass has its origin from the Venetian island of Murano.
Located off the shore of Venice, Italy, Murano has been a commercial port as
far back as the 7th century. By the 10th century, the city had become well
known for its glassmakers and their unique glassmaking skills. The artisans created
unique Murano glass. While Murano glassmakers have settled and operate at so
many places, some say authentic Murano glass is fabricated only in Murano in
Italy. The tactics of making Marano glass jewelry is not a secret anymore. The
technique of the glass making, color combinations, forms and designs are
available to artisans around the world. The jewelry made is still commonly sold
by its place of origin -Murano and referred as Murano Glass Jewelry.
How is Murano
Glass made
It is believed that
glassmaking in Murano originated in 8th century Rome, with significant Asian
and Muslim influences, as Venice was a major trading port. Murano’s reputation
as a center for glassmaking was born when the Venetian Republic , fearing fire
and destruction of the city’s mostly wooden buildings, ordered glassmakers to
move their foundaries to Murano in 1291. Murano glass is still interwoven with
Venetian glass. |
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The art of glassmaking
The process of Murano
bead-making begins with the production of color canes. The chemical compounds
involved in color fabrication are extremely sensitive so they must be mixed
with absolute accuracy. Aquamarine is created through the use of copper and
cobalt and ruby red is achieved through the use of a gold solution as a
coloring agent. |
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When the lamp-work flame was introduced, bead-makers discovered they could melt the canes and then blow the glass. Today this glassblowing is called the Filigrana or Filigree Method. To produce these beads with stripes of color and spirals, glass-makers lay canes of glass down then pick them up with a blow-pipe.
Care of Murano Jewelry
Where to buy Murano Glass Jewelry
To
buy the authentic Murano Jewelry, the best place to buy is in Murano, Italy.
Each piece of jewelry is unique and costs hundreds of dollars. However, the
same techniques are employed all over the world and available at a much
affordable price. You may buy Murano Jewelry Sets, Murano Pendant or murano beads
bracelets from our estore.
The unique designs and vibrant
glass colors makes Murano a very great choice for casual attire. It is an
absolute wonder on beaches.
So
get your Murano Jewlery piece today, and experience the Romance of Italy in the
color and the designs. Murano Jewelry is available @ Mall of Style - Fashion Accessories.
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