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Murano Chandelier

giled picture frames?

Could anybody give full explanation to it? Context:Others have vaulted frescoed ceilings, giled picture frames and Murano glass chandeliers.
It is for hotel advertisement in Murano, Venice ,Italy

Gilded frame:

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Vaulted fresco ceiling:

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Murano chandelier:

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The Colorful World Of Murano Glass Jewelry

As you may already know, Murano is a small island just north of Venice and it has been the undisputable capital of Venetian glass for ages. Glass production in Murano started in 1291 when the Venetian Republic forced all of the glassmakers to move their entire workshops and factories out of the city to this now-famous Island. Murano jewelry and glasswork has been renowned around the world for centuries for the styles, quality of work and of course all the gorgeous colors.

When Murano jewelry is created, it all starts with the manufacture of the colored glass canes. This is probably one of the hardest parts in making the jewelry because the chemical compounds involved in making the glass colored are extremely sensitive. One of the biggest challenges that glassmakers have when they are attempting to achieve a certain color is adding in the chemical compounds not only because they are so sensitive but also because they must be mixed with complete accuracy to achieve a certain shade.

For Murano jewelry to come out beautiful, it takes a master craftsman in order to get the colors correct. For example, in order to create the amazing color of aquamarine, you need to add in a fusion of cobalt and copper. This takes someone who knows exactly how to mix the chemicals for them to retain their properties in the heat of the glass-making process, and how much of each chemical to add into the glass. Once these colorful glass canes are created, they may be used for all sorts of Murano jewelry, lamps and even beadwork.

Glass beadwork is something that is very fashionable right now. Not only is Murano jewelry some of the best-looking and unique beaded jewelry in the world, but it is also of the highest quality. In the world of glass collectors, designers, and admirers, Murano Island is a special and symbolic place. Glassmakers are still working there and some of the greatest glass beads, jewelry, artwork, and chandeliers are produced on this amazing island. While the island of Murano is not so easy to get to, the World Wide Web has made Murano jewelry more accessible. Searching the Internet is a fantastic option for those who want to find these amazing glasswork pieces, as there are websites offering various pieces of Murano jewelry for sale. However, one needs to be careful when buying Murano glass jewelry, because in recent years there have been many fake pieces and counterfeits from China and other countries offered for sale as “Murano Glass”. Every Murano glass buyer needs to know that Murano glass can only be produced on Murano Island within Venice, Italy. All other places of origin produce counterfeits.

When you purchase authentic Murano jewelry, you know that you are not only getting a piece of jewelry, you are actually getting a piece of history and art. This amazing art of glassmaking has been around for centuries and still today, Murano glassmakers are among the city’s most prominent citizens. Back in the olden days, many of the glassmakers that migrated to Murano Island held a lot of commercial and economical power simply because of all of the knowledge that they held in those days. Today, these incredible glassmakers are held in high respect for their work.

Murano jewelry is world-famous and has been exported all over the world for years. Whether you are looking for an unusual pendant, a pair of beautiful earrings, or any other stylish piece of jewelry, by buying Murano glass you create a unique and beautiful look that will impress everyone around you.

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Kenroy Home 44305BS-LAG Medici 5-Light Chandelier with Lagoon Blown Glass, Brushed Steel List Price: $312.50 Sale Price: $204.52 You save: $107.98 (35%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Beautiful light to banish the darkness from your favorite spaces! Hunter Kenroy Medici Chandelier. Dress up your favorite room! The Medici Chandelier adds modern looks wherever it goes... add atmosphere to your dining room table, living room, kitchen and more. Arms rotate 180 for uplight or downlight applications, your choice! Top quality construction from the experts at Hunter Kenroy, offered here for less! Take a look: Genuine blown glass shades; 34" high, 28" diameter. Includes 1 6", 1 12" and 1 24" extensions; Brushed steel finish for long-lasting good looks; Accepts 5 60W maximum fan / appliance bulbs; A top quality Light, ready to deliver the "Wow" factor in your own home! State Glass Color. Order Today! Hunter Kenroy Medici 5-light Chandelier Features Brushed steel finish 65-Inch height, 28-Inch diameter 5-to-4-Inch diameter lagoon blown glass shades 5-to-60-Watt (fan) bulbs

Treviso Amber Murano Glass Chandelier Cyan Design Lighting (CY-6493-3-14) See Reviews For This Product Description Description:Amber Murano Style Glass with Chrome AccentsSpecifications:26" high, 22" diameterTakes (3) 60-watt Candelabra bulbs (not included)Includes 8' of chain & 10' of wireShipping:Free FedEx groundThe Treviso Collection

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Murano Chandelier, ML-1170, 6 lights, Red, 29" wide X 24" high See Reviews For This Product Description This beautifull Murano chandelier is made using the highest quality materials. Each fixture is built by an expert craftmen from start to finish to ensure that every single piece is perfect. The finish on this light is Red. It is 29in. wide x 24in. high with 6 lights. Features Style and Type: Murano Chandelier Finish and Color: Red Number of Lights: 6 lights Fixture location: Dining Rm. Foyer, Living Rm. Great Rm. Entryway, Bath, Hallway, Kitchen. Uses: Hotel, Residential, Restaurant, Commercial, Church, Mosque, Banquet, Synagogue, Ball Room.

ET2 E22060-26 Amber Murano Lilly Art Deco / Retro Nine Light Chandelier from the Lilly Collection See Reviews For This Product Description Nine Light Chandelier Metal Finish: Chrome Bulbs: 9 20w Max G4 Xenon (Included)

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Savoy House Murano Colored Glass 3 Light Chandelier Sale Price: $1,978.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The superb glasswork and vibrant color combination seen in this chandelier reflects the rich tradition of Murano, where the art of crafting beautiful chandeliers has been passed down for centuries. This piece is made from fine Venetian crystal, which has been mouth blown, hand cut and polished to perfection. 2-8010-3-14 Features Three - 60 watt Candelabra bulbs 20.25""W x 24.5""H Free Shipping on orders over $75.(Excluding AK & HI) Finish: Old Murano

ET2 Bloom E22063-26 Murano Glass Blown Glass 6-LT 210w (29"H x 22"W) Chandelier Lighting in Bronze List Price: $348.30 Sale Price: $232.20 You save: $116.10 (33%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The ET2 Lighting E22063-26 is a 6LT Chandelier Light Fixture from the Bloom Collection. ET2 Lighting is an exciting new innovator in the lighting fixtures industry with a bold eye toward European style light fixtures. As a Maxim Group Company ET2 Lighting can offer strong partnership and support that will take your lighting fixtures and all contemporary lighting ideas in a new direction. This Lighting Fixture is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved for Indoor Locations Features Dimensions = 22" X 29" Shade = Hand Pulled Amber Flower Glass with Cut Crystal Leaves Requires: 6 - 35T4/G9/CL - 35watt 120volt Frosted T4 G9 - (Bi-Pin) Halogen light bulb Light Bulbs Are Included

ET2 Bloom E22064-26 Murano Glass Blown Glass 9-LT 315w (29"H x 28"W) Chandelier Lighting in Bronze List Price: $456.30 Sale Price: $304.20 You save: $152.10 (33%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The ET2 Lighting E22064-26 is a 9LT Chandelier Light Fixture from the Bloom Collection. ET2 Lighting is an exciting new innovator in the lighting fixtures industry with a bold eye toward European style light fixtures. As a Maxim Group Company ET2 Lighting can offer strong partnership and support that will take your lighting fixtures and all contemporary lighting ideas in a new direction. This Lighting Fixture is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved for Indoor Locations Features Dimensions = 28" X 29" Shade = Hand Pulled Amber Flower Glass with Cut Crystal Leaves Requires: 9 - 35T4/G9/CL - 35watt 120volt Frosted T4 G9 - (Bi-Pin) Halogen light bulb Light Bulbs Are Included

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