Glassofvenice Set Of Two Murano Glass Wine Glasses 24K Gold Leaf - Alexandrite

From the Manufacturer For many years GlassOfVenice has focused solely on direct import & worldwide distribution of authentic Murano Glass from Venice, Italy. GlassOfVenice was founded by a team of people with passion for Italy & Venice & appreciation of Venetian artistic heritage. The company carries the full range of Murano Glass crafted by the top artisans, from jewelry to tabletop, vases, sculptures, & chandeliers. GlassOfVenice stocks all its products in the U.S. warehouse & ships to retail & wholesale customers worldwide. Product Description Stunning, colorful, irresistible, this set of two Murano Glass Wine Glasses comes from the renowned glassmaking workshops of Murano Island & represents the opulence & finesse that brought fame to generations of Murano Glass artisans. The decorative technique used to craft these artistic glasses is called Tre Fuochi or Three Flames & was born during Renaissance when the wealth & grandeur of Venice demanded luxury & refined elegance, & this type of light & rich glassware became very popular. To create each of these wine glasses, artisans first blow & shape molten glass, then apply rich decoration of 24K gold leaf & enamel in a complex multi-stage process, which requires precision, experience, & incredible skill. These fine glasses bring to life the glamour of Venice in its heyday & let you set the table in old-world European style. This wine glass set is an amazing gift for special occasions such as weddings or anniversaries. Measurements: This Murano Glass Wine Set includes two blue-and-gold wine glasses. Each glass measures 7 inch in height, & the diameter of the base is 2-1/2 inches. The diameter in the widest part of the glass is 3-1/4 inches. Volume: Each wine glass holds 8 oz or 240 ml of liquid. Alexandrite color is special & unique in that it is created using Alexandrite mineral added to the molten glass. Hence, it changes depending on the lighting from aqua blue to light purple, similar to the way Alexandrite mineral behaves in nature. This is not a defect but a unique inherent feature of Alexandrite-colored Murano Glass The goblets are hand-blown & hand-decorated using real 24K gold. The wine glass set is attractively presented in a blue gift box lined with silky white fabric that not only looks great but also assures safe transit. The set is handmade in a venerable workshop on Murano Island & comes with a certificate of authenticity. Because each item is a unique work of art made by hand, slight variations of colors & patterns are possible. Glassofvenice Set Of Two Murano Glass Wine Glasses 24K Gold Leaf - Alexandrite