What is Murano Lampwork

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

Murano or Glass Jewelry, as expected is very delicate and it needs to be placed and handled with care. Wrap the jewelry in a bubble wrap and keep in a box that is not touched too often. To clean the jewelry, use a soft cloth and wipe it with light hand. Murano is supposed to not lose its color over time.

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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