Venetian Glass

Coming Fashions and Fashions away, very few trends stand the test of time. Gold ornaments and jewelry made of gemstones are very trendy and fashionable in ancient times like today, most of their appeal comes from the value of the ingredients they make. But there are a number of things, made of simple and simple materials, which hold the test of time because of the high quality and uniqueness of the work that goes into the making. Venetian glasses, and Venetian glass jewelry are included in this category. Using only sand, soda ash, and a little bit of metal oxide to add a splash of color, Venetian glass workers have been making fashionable glass items for hundreds of years.

Often called Murano glass, from the name of the Venetian island where the glass industry is located, decorative and decorative Venetian glass has a history dating back to the 12th century. Still handmade using traditional techniques, distinctive style and quality have an instant appeal that makes it popular and fashionable today as it was venetian mirrors discount in the heyday of the Republic of Venice.

One of the most famous styles of Venetian glass jewelry is Millefiori, which means 'one thousand flowers' in Italian. The style in the classic presentation is characterized by colorful small flower petals embedded in the glass in a circular setting. Millefiore-patterned glass discs are often made into necklace pendants, and they are as fashionable today as they were centuries ago.

The Millefiori pattern is made of glass rods, with a long walking pattern. The slices are cut into stems to get a distinctive patterned disk used for the pendant. By drawing rods, glass makers can scale down the design as small as they want. Lately, many craftsmen have used this technique to make small Millefiori discs which are then made into earings, they have become very trendy items.

Not only Venetian Glass Jewelry that has been time-tested, Murano glass ornaments continue to evolve following fashion trends. In the 15th century, Venetian crasftsmen made the best mirror in the world with decorative glass frames, and that led to the manufacture of decorative glass photo frames. In the early 20th century, glass photo frames in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles were considered very hic. And so the story continues, with modern Venetian lampworkers who continue to produce photo frames designed for modern photo formats and with contemporary designs that are every bit as popular as before.

Sometimes the use of items changes with fashion trends. There is a time when glass plates and Venetian tableware will decorate the dining table of the world's best houses and palaces. In modern times, Venetian dishes, cutlery and fruit bowls were as venetian mirrors for sale popular, but they were far more likely to stand on a dressing table, a fireplace coat, or hang on a wall as an elegant decorative item.

There is a saying that quality is never out of date. The eternal popularity of Venetian glass ornaments and Venetian glass jewelry is proof that the words are true.