Murano jewelry is composed of beautifully hand-blown glass beads. This style of glass blowing originated in Venice and continues to take place there today. Authentic Murano glass jewelry is produced in Italy and imported to your destination. Though glass blowers worldwide have since learned many of the trade secrets that were once exclusive to the secluded island of Murano, the centuries-old art of glassblowing thrives in Italy like no other location. Murano glass jewelry is produced in so many colors, styles and designs that there is a piece to suit any buyer or gift recipient's personality, taste and unique style.

The romantic at heart will be delighted to find that Murano jewelry is available in many shades of pink and red from the delicate pink of a rose petal to brilliant fiery reds. True ruby red hues are made using a gold solution. The beads can be shaped to sweet teardrops, perfect spheres or even plump hearts. With the avventurina technique, small pieces of metal are imbedded into the glass to create a shimmering effect that is truly eye-catching. Paired with gold fittings, red glass jewelry takes on a distinctly regal look while pieces with silver fittings look whimsical and light-hearted.

Aquamarine is a very common color in Murano jewelry and never fails to invoke images of clear sparkling water lapping at an enchanting Italian beach. This color is created with cobalt and copper in the glassmaking process. No two handmade beads are identical, and the brilliant aquamarine shade of this type of glass jewelry often changes from one bead to the next just enough to give the distinct illusion of wearing a piece of the rolling ocean waves draped delicately around your wrist or neck. In cylindrical and oblong shapes, these beads are as smooth and lovely as well worn sea glass.

Makers of modern Murano jewelry have harnessed nearly every color of the rainbow and this is evident in millefiori beads more than in any other piece of glass jewelry. These beads are often used as pendants so the brilliance of a single glass bead can be showcased alone. The millefiori bead is created by carefully layering many different colors of glass in the form of small rods. Millefiori pieces often showcase a floral theme, as the rounded shape of the petals and flowers lends very well to this technique of glassmaking. With beads that cover every facet of the rainbow from sunny yellow to deepest indigo, each bead is truly its own work of art.