From lakes formed by craters to falls that never stop churning, there are famous waterways the world over, but none has captured our imagination like the Venetian Lagoon. This unassuming body of sea water was rendered magical around 400 A.D. when Roman refugees decided to establish a city on the smattering of small islands there. Slowly, they built bridges and...read more
From lakes formed by craters to falls that never stop churning, there are famous waterways the world over, but none has captured our imagination like the Venetian Lagoon. This unassuming body of sea water was rendered magical around 400 A.D. when Roman refugees decided to establish a city on the smattering of small islands there. Slowly, they built bridges and great edifices, and Venice and its surrounding islands became one of the most beloved sites on Earth, and a testament to mankind’s innovation in the face of natural obstacles.
These days, a miracle of innovation continues there on a daily basis, as artisans on the island of Murano practice their centuries-old craft of transforming mineral sands into exquisite glassworks using open flame. Over time they’ve developed specialized techniques for making each piece of glass a dynamic work of art, from swirling together mixtures of different colors and opacities, to the careful inclusion of shimmering metal foil.
Those techniques are on full display in our Laguna d’Oro Murano Necklace, jewelry inspired by the watery lagoon and the shining city that made it famous. Using glass formed on this island, these beads glisten in gold and aqua hues amidst yellow gold-finished settings. Together, they’re an eye-catching tribute to Italy’s national treasure, and the next best thing to booking a gondola ride at sunset.
