History
The History of Murano Glass, from the 1291 Decree to Today
Why Venice moved its glass furnaces to Murano in 1291, how cristallo changed glassmaking, and how the island's craft survived decline and returned.
Read moreStories of Venetian glass, craftsmanship and the art of giving.
History
Why Venice moved its glass furnaces to Murano in 1291, how cristallo changed glassmaking, and how the island's craft survived decline and returned.
Read moreCraft
The three kinds of Venetian glass beads — conterie, chevron and lampwork — how each is made, and how beads kept Murano working through its hardest years.
Read moreBuying guide
What the Vetro Artistico® Murano mark guarantees, how to check its label, and the questions worth asking any seller before you buy Murano glass.
Read moreCare
Simple ways to clean, wear and store Murano glass jewelry so the glass keeps its colour and shine, based on how conservators look after glass.
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