Murano glass jewels, the gift for every occasion

Murano glass jewels are now the history of glass processing in Venice. For years, these wonderful and precious artifacts have been produced in master craftsmen’s workshops and appreciated all around the world. With time, however, more efforts are being made to merge tradition with innovation to finally face the generations of today. For these types of products, we start from the handcrafted costume jewelry in Murano glass, specially designed to give color and be worn at any time of the day.

There are other glass jewels, perhaps with gold or silver finishes that further embellish the workmanship and the object itself. Each Murano glass jewel has its personality and is often the result of the customer’s request to the workshop craftsman. We work a lot on customization and talk about processes designed specifically by the experts to offer the best Murano glass products. Many Venetian glass collections are made entirely in the imagination of the craftsman, who combines the right techniques and the right colors to create a real masterpiece.

The processing of Venetian glass jewels

The processing of Murano glass jewels is with no doubt the most interesting phase since it is here that the fusion between tradition, therefore with processing techniques, and innovation takes place. The latter will have to follow the new fashion trends to maintain the expression of timeless Venetian craftsmanship and, above all, to keep the name of the Italian design of these precious objects high.

Murano glass jewels are a success, they are more and more appreciated all over the world. These Murano glass artifacts do not have an expiry date and are always appreciable and can be purchased according to your tastes. Each of them gives value to an item of clothing and is part of the entire outfit, not to mention the class they give to the person who wears them. The key to the success of Murano glass jewelry, however, lies in the fact that it is always possible to follow a modern and essential design, without falling into excess. Even wearing the entire collection does not give a bad feeling, it gives completeness to the figure.

Collections of Murano glass jewels, design and tradition

As mentioned above, Murano glass jewels can also give elegance with the combination of entire collections. If one thinks of costume jewelry or gold and silver jewelry with Murano glass finishes, one cannot fail to refer to the great artisan tradition of glass and the high class. The entire collection of Venetian glass jewelry has always been the flagship of tourists, but also of fans of the sector. Every year numerous customers love to visit the shops to bring home entire collections of Murano glass artifacts.

These not only include handcrafted jewels but also paintings, sculptures, and other products entirely handmade by master shopkeepers. These are artifacts, but unique and refined objects never exaggerated with spectacular illustrations. The color combinations are then specifically designed to please customers and offer the best experience. Wearing a collection of Murano glass jewels is comparable to a real experience. Behind wonderful objects, there is always a story or an episode to tell. If you are interested in discovering the world of Murano glass jewelry, VDA Borella offers a wide range of products that can be sold both individually and with the entire collection. All you have to do is visit the site and discover the product that best suits your tastes to choose the right gift for friends, relatives, or why not, even for yourself. You may not resist the charm of Murano glass, and this is certainly an understandable factor.

Stabilized vegetable paintings, all you need to know

Recently, stabilized plant paintings are depopulating. It is a real design work for lovers of unconventional furniture. As the word itself says, these are representations of trees, flowers, and plants on canvases that are not painted with colors but with vegetation. To achieve this effect, however, it is necessary to subject everything to a particular process that will preserve the plants, trees, or flowers chosen keeping them fresh and beautiful to look at. It is precisely the stabilization process that will make it possible not to always water the work.

One of the main advantages of having paintings stabilized in your home is that of being proud to have something so special and beautiful to look at. It is something innovative and it will gradually widespread, especially in offices and homes where design works reign supreme. These design works have positive and strong visual impacts, but above all, they are safe and perform a sound-absorbing action. All this always if you rely on industry experts. Therefore, they manage to reduce noise pollution if done in the right way.

How to stabilize a vegetal framework?

It may seem strange and tough but to have a stabilized plant picture, you don’t have to mince words, and above all, it’s not what it seems. However, these plants stabilized thanks to the process in question, will last for about 10 years, and will not require any kind of attention or maintenance. That’s the beauty of it. To have a stabilized plant picture, it is, therefore, necessary to subject the chosen plants, flowers, or trees to a kind of embalming. This will happen thanks to special products, a natural glycerin-based blend that will give brightness and will replace the lifeblood of the chosen plants.

Afterward, you can proceed with the desired shape and the realization of the plant framework. These are works that will always appear shiny and cool, this is because it is a technique that has seen the light for about ten years and can offer spectacular design products. So whether it is a type of furniture, walls, or even small sculptures, there is no difference, the stabilization will provide an “evergreen” and luminous effect.

Preserved vegetable paintings: how to choose the right one

Choosing a stabilized plant framework can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what you want for your apartment. However, we must also consider what’s behind this wonderful work, so that it is always advisable to contact experts in the sector. VDA Borella is a specialized company that always manages to satisfy every customer in the best possible way. Stabilized plant paintings are often on request, and it is here that the imagination and the skill of the craftsman will then take shape to this wonderful work.

If you do not know how to choose a beautiful plant painting and which type of plant to stabilize, you may want to contact an interior designer. These will undoubtedly help to find the right solution without falling into excess. You can also choose more types of plants and flowers, there is not only one opportunity for each stabilized plant framework. The bigger the size, the more the plants can be large, or on the contrary, for small spaces, it is advisable to choose plants or flowers that can give a touch of elegance but with delicacy and small dimensions.

At this point, you just have to get an idea and perhaps proceed with a visit to the online shop to choose a stabilized plant product or, why not, begin to understand where to place one of these innovative designs works within your home. You can also consider setting up an entire wall if you like it. In short, with stabilized plant paintings, there is no limit to the imagination. Otherwise, the more you experiment, the better the outcome will be.

The mosaics of San Marco in the furnishing accessories of VDA Borella

Arianne is a really unique furnishing accessory: with its outlandish shape, it is suitable for enhance the most original and the chicest rooms. Arianne is a happy encounter between the traditional venetian glass art and floral art; it is an artistic creation that in its shape and decorations holds the essence of VDA Borella: the Riviera del Brenta, world excellence in the footwear industry, and Venice, of which Arianne celebrates one of its most famous symbols with its handcrafted decorations, the Saint Mark’s basilica.

Gold, multicoloured enamels, bright, lively and vibrant colours decorate the court shoe. Work of the skilled hands of our master decorators, the handcrafted decorations of this furnishing accessory are are freely inspired by the magnificence of the Byzantine mosaics that decorate the basilica of Saint Mark, the spiritual center of the city.

THE MOSAICS OF SAINT MARK

The Basilica of Saint Mark was built starting from the IX century, after the transfer of the Saint’s body from Alexandria to Venice. It was chosen to build it next to the Palazzo Ducale, seat of the government of the Republic, to replace the previous chapel of San Teodoro. The church suffered several fires before reaching its present form, which was begun in 1071, under the governement of Domenico Selvo. The new basilica with its Byzantine architectural conception has its focal point in its mosaic decorations.

The mosaics of Saint Mark, in warm colors, with a clear predominance of gold, almost entirely cover the basilica, for over 8000 square meters; with them, the most significant stories for the Christian religion are illustrated, such as the life of Christ, of the Virgin and of Saint Mark. These mosaics are a splendid example of the revisitation of Greek-Byzantine art by Venice but also testimony to the history and faith of the city.

Precious as Venetian glass art, the mosaic art of Saint Mark is still a source of wonder and admiration: in visiting the basilica it is impossible not to be amazed.

VENICE, THE ESSENCE OF OUR ART

Venice is, for VDA Borella, an infinite inspiration to forge and decorate all its creations. From the fantastic geometry of the bridges to the sumptuous facades of the buildings, up to the golden splendours of the mosaics of Saint Mark, every corner and glimpse of Venice is unforgettable. In the lagoon city, contemporaneity and tradition meet in the eternity of art. Thus, with a piece of furniture that is both tradition and modernity, VDA Borella wanted to honor one of the most important symbols of its city.

Murano glass processing, some techniques we use

Murano glass processing, some techniques we use

The Murano glass used in our foundries is handcrafted with first processing materials, decorated and engraved, ground glass, lamp glass, and pearls. In our shops, there are products of any type, including collections and characteristic paintings for experts. These products are often recommended for art lovers in general, but more specifically for those who appreciate the sector and the tourists who desire a souvenir of the Venetian lands.

 

There are many processing techniques used for the realization of our Murano glass products, and all of them try to give uniqueness to each piece. The works of Murano glass are increasingly present on the world’s market. This is the result of the fact that Made in Italy is more and more a symbol of prestige and preciousness.

 

Various Murano glass objects in the shop

Among the Murano glass objects present in our shop, it is also possible to find multiple sculptures of animals such as horses, owls, and many other representations. There are also sculptures with a three-dimensional effect in abstract form to decorate the most elegant corners of the buildings. Then there are also the chandeliers, which stand out for their preciousness.

 

Then some pieces belong to entire collections, but they can also be purchased individually. In short, it is possible to find really everything, even Murano glass decorations for objects, all to make them even more authentic. Our products can also be purchased for events such as Baptisms, Communions, or Weddings, where the day is crowned with a precious Murano glass favor.

 

Custom Murano glass products

In our shop, you can choose to customize your products and your ideas can become real, thanks to the manual work of our glassmakers. A wide range of products will then be available, whether they are engraved, painted, or with a personalized phrase chosen by the customer. These works are authentic, made with extreme dedication, and have the certificate attached, a sign of the originality of the artifact. Then there are the lamps and many other objects in the lighting category, obviously made with handcrafted glass lampwork. The latter represents the oldest and best-known technique on the island of Murano. There are different shapes and sizes, and they can all be completed with decorations in 24kt gold or 925 silver.

 

Therefore, tradition embraces innovation for a modern style which, however, does not leave behind the history of Venetian glass. Murano glass chandeliers are also highly sought after, which is why our shop is always stocked with these products. Furthermore, you can find lanterns, Murano ceiling lights, and various wall lamps, in a modern or vintage style, always with the possibility of customization chosen by the client. In our products made of Murano glass, hence, you can appreciate the greatest passion and skill of the master craftsmen.

Murano glass, tradition, and innovation for our products

Murano glass, tradition, and innovation for our products

The history of glass has very ancient origins that we often love to combine with innovative techniques and materials used for protection. According to some traditions, the first glasses originated from the waste in the metal casting processes. To date, artistic glass is a symbol of the city of Venice thanks to the wonderful first-choice materials. Our glass masters show great growth and variation of glass processing procedures, thus arriving at a type of innovative design and unmistakable purity.

 

Thanks to all that has been mentioned above, the glasses we process manage to achieve subtlety, unique, and inimitable beauty. Among the most coveted objects of our collections, we find decorations, used above all to embellish tables and environments of homes or professional studios of rich Europeans. The union of tradition with innovation, therefore, has led to the achievement of an increasingly refined and high-class craftsmanship, while maintaining full respect for the tradition of Murano glass.

 

The processing of Murano glass

Our creations are multiple and different, developed with dedication and commitment by the master craftsmen. In fact, in the collections of the online shop, you can find everything, starting from jewels that enrich your body, to paintings that embellish the warmest walls of the house, conference rooms, or even, inside a hotel lobby, up to get to various objects.

 

The glass of our foundries undergoes an elaborate manufacturing process, resulting from the mixing and transformation of raw materials. These are then joined by consolidants and dyes to be dissolved in the oven and then moved on to modeling the glass. Once the cold temperature is reached, we proceed with the sanding and customizations of Murano glass. Glass engraving is performed in our specialized laboratories where we work specifically to decorate all our products in the collections and beyond in a specialized manner.

 

All Murano glass objects available in the shop

Among the products most coveted by collectors, there are glass goblets, bottles, Venetian mirrors, elegantly colored vases, lamps of precious Venetian glass, and many others. These are our highly sought-after works, as they give a touch of class in any context, highly coveted by art lovers but also by tourists or collection experts. They are artifacts that differ in class, style, and the high quality of our materials that help our pieces being objects of unmatched value.

 

Many of these are made with the blowing technique and the glass fusing technique. That is with careful manual processing, which involves the cutting and joining of several pieces of glass, which, located in special ovens, become fluid. The subsequent cooling step grants the opportunity to produce fascinating artifacts, as mentioned above, including sculptures, lamps, and plates. The result can just be amazing, giving a touch of class not only to those who choose them but also to the pages of our shops.

The traditional Venetian goths by VDA Borella

VDA tumblers: new stabilised roses party favours

Stabilised roses party favours, Murano glass furnishing accessories, tableware, wedding presents, corporate gifts…the most diverse artistic creations take shape with VDA Borella’s magic. The union of wise, handmade work of master glassmakers with the delicate arrangement of roses and stabilised lichen gives life to your desires.

Among the new creations by VDA Borella, the artistic collections of tumblers are noteworthy, particularly appreciated for their versatility: thanks to floral decorations, our tumblers are often chosen as stabilised roses party favours, as centerpieces for special events, as well as luxury gift ideas and furnishing accessories. 

Tumblers as stabilised roses party favours

The history of Murano glass tumblers has its roots in the life of the ancient glassmasters: the goti de fornase (“tumblers of the furnace” in venetian dialect) were crafted and used to drink by masters during the hard work in the furnace. The goti were modeled with hot vitreous paste, without paying attention to the perfection of the form. Today these irregular shaped creations are considered precious objects, very popular and sought after all over the world.

VDA Borella’s tumblers reinterpret the venetian tradition of goti de fornase by merging Murano glass charm with a beautiful arrangement of stabilised roses. This is how Goti Acquavita and Goti Aseo were born.

Goti Acquavita and Goti Aseo

Goti Acquavita are handmade by our masters, in the respect of the traditional craftsmanship of goti de fornase, with murrine millefiori, silver and polychrome canes poured on the inside. The floral decoration, a work of our florists, turns them into stabilised roses party favours: the lively beauty of these goti is perfect for weddings or special events that you want to remember forever.

Goti Aseo are characterised by a regular shape and the pastel shades of blue, green, white and red, recalled by the composition of roses. For these goti, the masters used the incalmo technique – the same of ca’ Rizzi vase – which consists of the combination of glasses of different colours welded together while hot. Goti Aseo are mostly chosen to decorate table during special events.

Discover our tableware: choose your favorite.

Paintings in Murano glass, the art to admire

Paintings in Murano glass, the art to admire

The paintings in Murano glass are worked with the glass fusing technique or even engraved by hand. Paintings require the glass to be not excessively thin, or it would break. However, it is an elegant and refined technique that for years has seen an increase in collectors of Murano glass paintings, exclusive works of art to decorate the walls of their home. These products are majestic, and for this reason, many lovers of the sector are ready to welcome them on the walls of their homes or a large conference room.

 

The production of bas-relief paintings in Murano glass is an artistic branch of the great glassmakers. The processing of these Venetian glass products is carried out by our expert’s hands, which over the years have perfected this technique, making it succeed all over the world. The Murano glass paintings evoke memories and adorn walls giving them an inimitable personality, adding a real piece of art to a room in a modern and elegant perspective. Frequently, at the edges of it, some prints make the print easy to hang on the wall without having to place it in a special frame. However, there is also the possibility of framing it, which will ensure that the artifact is even more embellished.

 

The creation of Murano glass paintings

The paintings in Murano glass are made through small pieces of glass of irregular size between them. These will then converge thanks to our workmanship, to give rise to a spectacular combination, a sort of mosaic painting, with a thousand reflections and a typical three-dimensional effect. This represents an original technique, the result of the work of two different professions: that of our glassmaker and that of the painter.

 

Only thanks to this cooperation, it is possible to conceive remarkable works. Our Murano glass paintings are present in the online shop and depict different movements of colored glass, immersed in a play of light that could not be made if not for this extraordinary combination between two distinct professional figures, but at the same time close together.

 

Collectors of Murano glass paintings

The original Murano glass products have a cost that is often sustained by the most experienced collectors. All this, because our works are luxury and therefore desired all over the world. However, we must keep in mind that many are willing to buy unique pieces made on commission to increase their value even more.

 

The materials of our products are of the first choice, aimed at improving and making their creation unique. For example, millefiori glass is often used together with 24 karat gold or pure silver. All to make these artistic works a memory that remains forever, preserved, and handed down from generation to generation. To find out about our works, check out our online shop and choose the most desired products.

Murano glass jewels, our precious objects to wear

Murano glass jewels, our precious objects to wear

The Murano glass jewels represent real unrepeatable and original works. Refined artifacts that are part of the history of the most magnificent Italian artisan costume jewelry. This is how Murano glass embraces a new identity that travels beyond different cultures. Thanks to a recent and creative design, mixed with the typical Venetian craftsmanship techniques, we create coveted and exclusive Murano glass jewels, unique items entirely handmade with excellent quality.

 

Among the most desired jewels, we find necklaces in silver or gold with decorations in Murano glass. This raw material is a symbol of exclusivity because no object can be equal to another, despite being made with the same processing technique. And it is precisely this that makes the jewel different from the others. The jewels in question are handmade with original Murano glass and 925 silver finishes, gold, or hypoallergenic materials. The prominence of our Murano glass masters, thanks also to their ancient technique and meticulous design, distinguishes the originality of the jewels.

 

Murano glass pendants from our online shop

The pendants of these necklaces can also be made with personalized phrases and engravings that make the project unique and unrepeatable. However, for these objects to be engraved, they do not have to be too thin as they could break during processing. At the end of the process, the Murano glass pendant will have a wonderful three-dimensional effect.

 

The pendants in Venetian glass have relevant and unique peculiarities, impossible to find in other materials. Whether it’s necklaces, bracelets, or other types of jewelry, they are always highly desired because of their uniqueness and the elegance transmitted by who wears them. In our shop, there are several collections full of precious objects with a high emotional value.

 

The art of Murano glass jewelry, our strength

Attention to our products is always to the maximum and above all, we try to choose the best materials with care and attention. We do so to deal with great production to reach a unique product. On the island, our glass masters work carefully and committedly, to continue to pass on the history of Murano glass, adapting to modern requests, such as the creation of jewels.

 

They produce bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other jewels thanks to the powerful and expanding demand. Their task is to create a work of art that will then be shown not only on our online shop. These are works to be worn and handed down from generation to generation, made with different techniques, with meticulous workmanship, carried out manually. Once cooled, the jewels and all the Murano glassworks take their real shape, making us admire their wonder. These art pieces come from nothing more than the artist’s soul who will work according to the instructions submitted by the client.

Creations in Murano glass, all our precious objects

Our foundries generate Murano glass. They have been offering their professionalism for years and have a considerable background in the sector. The characteristic that makes our handcrafted Murano glass unique products in the world is the faultless exceptionality of the workmanship.

They are made only and exclusively with quality raw materials, using specific processing techniques that have remained unchanged over the centuries. In our online shop and beyond, countless collections allow all customers to choose a wide range of objects in authentic Venetian glass.

Murano glass necklaces in the shop

Murano glass is a symbol of exclusivity, as no object is the same as the other. Venetian mirrors, collectible glass goblets, bottles, vases, Christmas balls, earrings, and much more, are all modern and exclusive objects.

Our jewels in the shop are made fully by hand with original Murano glass, with finishes in 925 silver, gold, and other hypoallergenic materials. These necklaces are produced through an ancient Venetian process. Some of them can be made with personalized pendants and text, which makes the product unique literally.

These necklaces are very coveted, especially by tourists, who love them as souvenirs. Besides, there are products made with particular Murano glass beads through the lampwork technique. Each of them is individually designed by hand in our foundries to create perfect and elegant necklaces and other jewels.

Not only for lovers looking for a classy object to wear during a special event, but also to wear them every day, conveying refinement. We believe it is essential to include in the shop only and exclusively high quality and original products.

Authentic Murano glass frames and paintings

In addition to classic Murano glass jewels, we offer several Murano glass objects. Among these, there are also some fascinating frames to decorate your memories with luxurious products, to spread this art all around the world. The frames in question are the items most purchased in any period and can also be decorated or fully covered in silver or gold leaf. The latter are therefore particular and appreciated products as a simple but elegant gift at the same time.

In addition to the frames, there are also other popular products, such as our paintings. For years they have been used to enrich places of greater thickness.

The latter can be in transparent crystal, colored, and also with a three-dimensional effect, something unique and especially appreciated in large places such as conference rooms. These are unique in-store pieces thanks to the handwork of each object in our foundries.

And this is precisely our strength, exclusive and handmade manufacturing that represents a matchless and lasting art handed down from generation to generation.

Murrine, an ancient technique with magical colors.

Murano glass vases crafted with Murrine technique are some of the finest in the world. Coloured, lively, eye-catching, these artistic creations are the result of long and complicated work by skilled master glassmakers, keepers of an ancient knowledge handed down from one generation to the next from the earliest times.

What is the story of this ancient art?

The Murrine technique seems to be originally from Alexandria (I a.C- I d.C.). It is said that, in 61 b.C, Pompeo was in the possession of some murrino glass vases from the aegyptian city, known as “murrha”. However, the origin of this art goes back to Phoenician craftsmenship: with geometric pattern glass rods the phoenician masters molded the vases, intended for the preserving of perfumes such as myrrh, from which those vases took their name.

The ancient art of murrino vases fell into disuse during the Middle Ages. However in the XV century, the unparalleled master glassmakers in Murano rediscovered and revisited it by introducing the custom of melt sections of canna rosetta, characterised by concentric glass layers of different colours. The technique was then refined and revived in the second half of the nineteenth century, when, during the most difficult period in their history, master glassmakers decided to overcome the crisis by reviving this ancient adapting it to the fashion of the times.

The ancient technique consisted in laying small glass pieces of various colours and shapes prepared beforehand on a slab when cold, following a certain design. These glass pieces were then gradually heated so as to obtained a multicoloured mosaic. The novelty introduced by the nineteenth-century masters was the millefiori rods, made of concentric glass layers of various colours crafted together with a star-shaped or flower-shaped mould. When it had cooled down, the rod was cut into cylindrical segments, i.e. the Murrine, which were then added to the glassmaking process.

The resumed technique is still today considered one of the most beautiful and complex in the venetian glass art, capable of giving birth to extraordinary artworks.

With the same techniques, master glassmakers by VDA Borella crafted some of the most beloved works among our collections, such as Torete vase and Abazia goblet. Their lively colours are enhanced by the shades of stabilised roses compositions, from the gaudiest to the softest, according to the required effect.

Discover now our Murano glass and stabilised roses creations: bring home the very crafts of Venice.