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From Fire to Jewelry: The True Story of Authentic Murano Glass (Video from Venice)

A real studio moment from Venice: authentic Murano glass, hands on craft, and the passion behind one of a kind jewelry.

A real video from our studio in Venice

Murano glass isn’t just “beautiful” it’s alive. It carries centuries of tradition, and it changes with every temperature, every gesture, every color choice.

In this video, we take you behind the scenes of our daily work in Venice: a genuine moment made of tools, glass rods, practice, and that instant when a glowing material turns into something you can wear.

If you love jewelry with a soul, this is where you’ll understand why no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

Murano glass: an ancient material that takes time

Glass is one of the most fascinating materials in Venetian craftsmanship elegant, luminous, and sometimes unpredictable.

The truth is simple: mastering it takes time.
Behind the final “wow” effect there’s experience, repetition, and patience this is what sets authentic Murano glass apart from imitations.

The “magic” is real work: practice, mistakes, experience

What you see in the video is honest: the result doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from:

  • constant experimentation

  • mistakes (often the best teachers)

  • precision during each step

  • careful finishing and attention to detail

That’s how a hot, fluid material becomes shape, color, and finally jewelry.

Tradition and identity: turning elements into wearable art

Murano glass is tradition, yes but also interpretation and personal style.

For us, it means transforming raw elements into modern, wearable pieces that still carry the spirit of Venice.

Why each piece is one of a kind

Light changes everything: reflections, depth, and color shift depending on how you move.

And tiny handmade details reveal the hand of the maker.
That’s why we say every creation is one of a kind it’s not a slogan, it’s the nature of true craftsmanship.

How to recognize authentic Murano glass jewelry

If you’re choosing Murano glass jewelry (online or in person), here’s what truly matters:

  1. Clear origin: who makes it, where, and how

  2. Quality of details: clean finishing, strong assembly, refined craftsmanship

  3. Authenticity signs: when present, a stamp/mark on the back or maker’s guarantee/certificate

  4. Transparency: complete descriptions, and support before and after purchase

Explore the collection

If you enjoyed the video and want to choose your piece, you can browse our creations here:

▪️Shop Murano glass jewelry: https://www.tommasogiordano.com/shop

Or message us anytime if you’d like help choosing the right piece.

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