If you are interested in chandeliers, you may have heard about italian chandeliers. You also have heard about Murano. When people talk about italian chandeliers, they are often referring to the Murano chandelier. Not necessarily so, but often. These are handmade glass chandeliers from the small island of Murano, just outside of Venice, Italy. Here, masters of glassmaking have been crafting chandeliers and other glassware since the 12th century. Their products are of the highest quality, and have always been highly regarded. It is no wonder, then, that a genuine Murano chandelier is not cheap. After all, it is handmade. You can easily pay more than 1000$ for one of these, but that also gets you a certificate of authencity signed by the glassmaker himself.

This, in combination with the sheer beauty of the chandelier – often inspired by, or shaped as, flowers and plants of great beauty – means you actually have a great object of investment on your hands. The good ones hold their price well, and then some. But then – you would never sell it, would you?

Be aware of imposters though. Some cheap chandeliers are sold as Murano – and while they may be styled in the same fashion, that does not mean they are made on that island, or hold the same level of quality even. If you just want something with that sort of look, there is nothing keeping you from buying one of the copycats. But don’t shell out hundreds or thousands for something that is not the real deal – but claims to be.

So what exactly is the style of an italian chandelier? Well, it is one where the entire body is made of glass – from the central hub and arms, to the crystals. They can be clear glass but they also come in many colors – pink, red, black, blue and a mixture even. This is often used to accentuate the floral designs, making it possible to have the arms made of green glass and the prisms in red, yellow or other color that might be found on flower petals. Beautiful and sometimes flamboyant.