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Millefiori Murano Glass Pendant

Murano Glass Jewelry – Bellissima!

Murano glass jewelry has a long and colorful history. The origins of Murano glass can be pinpointed all the way back to the Roman Empire in the 8th century.  At that time, molded glass was used in communal bathhouses for lighting purposes.  In the 1200’s, the island of Murano became the glassmaking center of the [...]

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Murano Bead

Glass Beads: Many Types Available

As a handmade jewelry maker, I am always interested in learning more about the many components of handmade jewelry.  Some of the most used of these components are glass beads.  You can find many different types of glass beads to use in handmade jewelry designs, but I want to concentrate on four of the most [...]

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