Murano Glass has a long history that goes back to Venice in the 1200s, although the lampworking technique that most Murano charmbeads are based on is a later development in the 18th century. Famed through Europe, the Venetian island of Murano developed a wide array of amazing colours and techniques for glass designs that is still seen today in the Murano Glass charmbeads here.

It is no wonder that so many fans of the Pandora bracelet love these beautiful glass charmbeads, when you consider the amazing skill that goes into the making of these little works of art. The splashes of color seen in a charmbead such as 'Fire' and 'Sleek' are attained by layering liquid ribbons of glass piece by piece in an ancient tradition that hasn’t changed much in over 200 years. You can see a more examples of this Venetian blown technique with our 'Kestral', 'Mrs Miggins' and 'Audrey' charm beads.

For many, the romance of the Murano glass Pandora beads is the history, but it is also the romance of the end result. Who can resist the milliflori designs of the charmbeads like 'Agapanthus' and 'Biba', produced by taking molten glass and stretching it across canes of glass and then cooling and slicing them to create these fantastic glass petals. Truly a work of art like no other, the charmbeads made with Murano glass are in a class of their own.

Hand blown, some infused with gold and silver foil, others layered or dipped to create prisms of coloured layers of light, they are tiny miracles of sweat, craft and imagination. That is why these little beauties have continued to intoxicate the eye and enslave the heart of anyone who sees one. For when you give the one you love a compatible Pandora bracelet of glass Murano charm beads, you are encircling her wrist with a prism of color held in a Mument of light and beauty. They remain the ultimate gift of love.

If you are looking at creating your very first charm bead bracelet, be sure to look over our bracelet and necklace section to pick out the basic compatible Pandora bracelet chain to build on. One of the fun things about these charmbead bracelets is that the whole family can get involved in the creation of them. Mum will treasure always the bracelet that includes Pandora beads or other charm beads from each family member. The addition of commemorative beads for special birthdays or events such as a new baby, new house or college graduation make these the perfect gift that you will build on every year.