If you are trying to checkout and you do not see USPS First Class International Mail as an Option, (or maybe do not see any options for shipping to the UK). We are working on this problem. When I say we, I mean the entire US Postal Web service. It seems they made an update…
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Lets Go Window Shopping in Venice
Part of every trip is window shopping for inspiration. It is always good to see that someone else here in Venice has a similar approach. Imagine our surprise when we saw similar beads to our new Sfumato shades in the windows in San Marco, well I guess it is just confirmation that we have a good idea.…
Shop with Confidence – Read our Blog
We all worry about security, so with the news this week, we want to share with you what we received from Geotrust who supplies our Security Certificate as well as from our Ecommerce Cart Provider and PayPal’s assessment. If you have questions, please contact us either through our online support or by phone: 1 800 439 3551 International 001…
Keeping Your Silver Tarnish Free
Why does my sterling silver tarnish? One of the most common questions we get from our customers is advice on how they can keep their silver or plated components in premium condition. Once you have made the investment silver to put in your latest designs, it is important to make sure you are taking the…
Cappuccino, Is it Really That Hard to Make?
My favorite things of Italy start with my morning cappuccino; Read our Blog on BlogVenice.com
Redentore Celebration
It all started in 1576 when the senate voted to build a church dedicated to the Redeemer if Venice was freed from the plague. By that time the plague had killed a quarter of the city’s population and by the end of the winter the death toll stood around 50,000 people. The Doge, head…
What is Calcedonia Glass?
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Costume Jewelry in the US
A couple of years ago when we did a bead show in Providence, Rhode Island, we became fascinated with the rich history of the area. If you make jewelry, you are all too familiar with the term “findings. Well you need look no further than Providence and nearby Attleboro to see where many of the small…
Chihuly Glass Inspiration
When we are in need of inspiration for new bead designs or new jewelry, there are lots of places we turn. Of course, we use the Pantone colors and pour over the latest fashion magazines. But there are other great sources of inspiration that we fine in museums, gardens and in the works of one of…
Eating in Venice & Murano
Eating in Venice is an adventure and a gamble. Our list of restaurants is by no means a complete list. We’ll review some other restaurants later. The food is expensive and since they have a new boatload of tourists each day, the need to keep the quality, flavor and service up doesn’t exist. Locals don’t eat…