Murano glass is a glass manufactured according to a very special manufacturing method. As the name suggests, the glass comes from Murano, Italy. Murano is an island off Venice and it has been known for its glass factories for centuries. The Murano glass shines in a very special way due to the long traditional manufacturing process. The splendor of color in particular is extremely striking. The Kettenmacherin uses these special characteristics when designing necklaces.