Celebrate Wine

I came across these beautiful wine stoppers recently in my Web surfing. Not only are they attractive, but they are hand-crafted by a native of Murano, Angelo Tiozzo, who has been making glass since he was 11 years old-more than 50 years. Tiozzo moved to Canada in the 1960s and Gala Glass, his family business, creates a wide range of hand-crafted glass items.

Funky Finds

Some consumers may be skeptical about buying glass products online because they want to see the craftsmanship in person before making a purchase. I can tell you first-hand that Angelo Tiozzo & his associates at Gala Glass create superb items that are beautiful, elegant and timeless. I was thrilled to receive one of the unique spiral glass rings that are surprisingly affordable. Also available are complimentary pendants and earrings. The glass figurines are fabulous & will make wonderful gifts for a wide variety of people. Of course I am very partial to the glass dogs that are absolutely adorable! The glass wine bottle stoppers are also terrific gift items. Check out all the great pieces Gala Glass has to offer.

Boutique Flair

A Sparkling Piece of Italy

Italy is known for many things, including romance and beautiful artwork in its many forms. I was fortunate enough to travel with my high school Latin club to Italy in the early 1990's, so I've seen with my own eyes the beauty that country has to offer. I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when I had the opportunity to review handmade crystal glass creations from an amazing glass master who first learned his craft from the great glass masters of his native Murano, Italy! Angelo Tiozzo was born in Murano, the premiere center for glass artisty. Like so many before him, he fell in love with the craft. After visiting Canada in the 1960's, he also fell in love with and moved to that country. Today Angelo and his associates are inspired by the Italian glass making tradition as well as bits of modern Canadian flair. And, lucky for us, we can purchase these sparkling creations at the Tiozzo family's online boutique, Gala Glass.

I adore my gorgeous things from Gala Glass. The Glass Striped Frog is fit for a princess who loves to glimpse at a bit of magic every day. My little frog prince sits near one of my favorite potted plants in my kitchen. His detail is amazing, and I find him quite charming! My Black & Gold Dust Notched Aurora Glass Ring is stunning. The shimmer, comfort and price just can't be beat. I've only had it a week, and it's already a conversation piece. I also have the Black & Gold Dust Teardrop Aurora Glass Pendant which compliments the ring beautifully. The pair offers a beautiful elegance with a modern edge. Fantastic! When I look at my beautiful things from Gala Glass, I think of a gondola ride in Venice, dropping a coin in the Trevi Fountain, walking amongst the ruins of the Roman Forum, and the warm people that make Italy so inviting...(sigh). But, it is definitely not a requirement to have set foot on Italian soil to appreciate the exquisite creations Gala Glass has to offer!

Visit Gala Glass to pick up your own sparkling piece of Italy. From glass ornaments and jewelry to glass lamps and figurines, this beautiful boutique offers it all with great style.

Qeeper

Awhile ago Mario contacted me about his father’s unique glass store called Gala Glass. They sell all different types of handmade glass creations. He also shared with me the story behind his father who has been a glass artist for more than 50 years! Here are some of my favorite items from the store ... all under $30!

- Beautiful earrings and pendants

- This would make SUCH a great and unique gift for wine lovers, beautiful wine stoppers!

And lastly, I had to feature some of my favorite animals [glass elephant family]. I actually have some similar to these that my cousin got for me when she went to Italy! They are so cute on my dresser.

Buy all of these and more at Gala Glass

Sí, lo sé

El arte del vidrio no es cosa sencilla, eso ya lo sabemos. El arte de soplar botellas, como dice el dicho, es algo dificultoso y 100 % artesanal. Todo lo que es hecho con las manos tiene un gran trabajo detrás, que si bien es reconocido a la hora de pagar se nos frunce la billetera con el fin de pedir rebajas… la vida del artesano es muy ingrata (como diría mi amiga artesana Lucía).

Las personas que buscamos algo diferente, fuera de lo convencional (es decir que no se pueda encontrar en una tienda de chinos o en Ikea) caemos en estos diseños extravagantes que si bien nos quitan el aliento y nos tientan con tenerlos en casa… a la hora de mostrar el parné, lo pensamos muchas veces. Pero no todo está perdido, porque existen cosillas asequibles y originales como es el caso de Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers.

La familia de Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers esta formada por Spade, Star, Diamond, Dichroic y Spiral. Nombres que definen el diseño de estos tapones para tapar botellas. Estos accesorios para bebidas están fabricados en cristal y poseen un diseño increíble. Sus colores llamativos y sus figuras anacrónicas hacen de Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers un accesorio que querrás tener en tu mesa, no sólo por su utilidad sino por su belleza artística.

Estos tapones para botellas tienen formas amorfas a la vez que definidas como estrellas, rombos, espirales y muchos más. Su arte está en la complementariedad entre los colores y su forma. Cada uno mide aproximadamente 5" de alto x 1.5" de ancho. Enamórate de Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers.

Cool Mom Picks

...But She's Got the Biggest Rings of Them All.

I have been standing by observing the current "big ring" craze and wishing to be someone I'm not. The fact of the matter is that I'm a dreadful klutz, and I have long eschewed wearing even a normal-sized ring with a raised stone because I will invariably either get it tangled in my hair (don't ask) or end up scratching one of my kids with it.

Imagine my delight to slide a bold, beautiful glass ring from Gala Glass onto my finger. And decide to keep it.

Although their online presence is new, glassmaker Angelo Tiozzo has been running Gala Glass as a family business for over four decades so yeah, I'd say they know what they're doing. The ring not only hip and eye-catching, it's also smooth and 100% klutz-proof.

I'm finally in on the trend, and without bodily harm either. At these prices--think the $10-15 range--I can afford to get one for every outfit too. I think I'm in love.

Shop now mamas- prices are going up in October

Weezies

We received three pieces from the Gala Glass Collection – the Dichroic Glass Pendant in Gold, the Rectangular Aurora Glass Earring in Black/Silver/Gold, and the Spiral Glass Ring in Red/Black/Gold.

Just like we did, you’re probably asking yourselves how these breathtaking glass jewelries can be sold at such prices! Well, after receiving the pieces they sent us, I can assure you that these are high quality pieces that happen to be offered at the fairest of prices. In fact, if you’re looking for holiday gifts, now would be a good time to stock up on these babies. The sale prices mentioned above are only good until the end of this month. With the 90-day guarantee they offer with every piece they sell, you just can’t go wrong.

Now back to the review – starting with the pendant – a crystal glass that is fused with precious metal oxides in golds, reds, and blues. Hanging from a black cord, this piece is simply gorgeous. It’s a versatile necklace that goes glam with a skinny pair of jeans and this lime and slate blouse for a night out. Two other shapes and colors are available in this Dichroic Collection.

Onto the glass earrings which by the way is available in three shapes – rectangular, teardrop, and infinity. The combination of black, silver, and gold in this piece is very elegant and will totally dress up any outfit. It’s effortlessly chic and very light on the ears. I paired it up with a red dress like this one from Diane von Furstenberg and the coupling is absolute fabulousity.

Now the ring – in spiraling colors of red, black, and gold – trendy to the nth degree and oh so funky! It’s available in five other colors but this particular combination of red, black, and gold is chic-defined. It’s to-die-for with a sophisticated little black dress.

If you’re not chomping at the bit yet, let me tell you that Gala Glass is having a contest wherein the prize is $250 worth of free handmade creations. If I were you, I’d sign up for it and while you’re there, stock up on holiday gifts – prices go up October 1st!

RATING: 5 out of 5

Mom Finds

Glass Jewelry That Won't Break Your Budget

What: Glass Rings, Pendants & Earrings at Gala Glass

Why: I’m a big fan of glass jewelry because it feels great on, is very reasonable and always gets attention. Whenever I’m looking for an affordable, unusual piece to perk up an outfit, I almost always go glass.

Gala Glass offers a very cool collection of Glass Pendants in several designs and shapes and six color combinations, Earrings in three designs and Italian Murano Rings. Every piece is handmade and you can see all the different color and style combinations online, which is pretty fun and a bit addictive.

The Fashionable Housewife

I’m Loving Gala Glass Jewelry!

So unique and sophisticated, Gala Glass Artistic Crystal Creations will captivate you. It’s exactly what you need to add artsy style to your Fall/Winter collection. They have beautiful pendants, earrings, and even rings! Each creation is one of a kind and totally unique. Their handcrafted glass jewelry is so versatile that it can complement both formal and casual wear, so it’s the perfect addition to your jewelry collection.

I have a few of their pieces that I love. They go with just about anything, so it’s the first thing I grab when I’m on my way out the door and want to accessorize my outfit with something. Super easy, and best of all, their actually affordable. Now where else can you find affordable jewelry like that?

While you are there, you can enter for a chance to win $250 worth of their gorgeous, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Just sign up for their newsletter to enter the contest. Sweeeeet!

We Covet

We Covet Rings Of Glass

I wanted to find a way to incorporate Blondie's Heart of Glass into this post, but just haven't been able to sort that out. Because these rings don't really look like hearts and they have nothing to do with being love and it being a gas, etc, etc, unless you consider that rings are something that are often given out of love, but that's a stretch. They are, however, made of glass!

All of which is incidental to the fact that they're gorgeous: big, chunky bits of of gorgeous semi-translucent glass blown into a curved ring that sits on your finger like a massive, glowing jewel. Except that it's not a jewel, it's glass, and it's all the prettier (and lighter) for it. Gorgeous.

Two words: STOCKING STUFFERS.

Gala Glass Rings, from $10.97 (I KNOW. BUY TWO. THREE! AS MANY AS THERE ARE STOCKINGS TO STUFF!)

The Fashionable Gal

Gala Glass: My Newest Obsession

Alright ladies, I’m ‘fessing up ... I have more jewelry than most department stores! From glass flamingo earrings to 80’s style bangles, I’ve got it all. So, it takes something really special to catch my attention these days. And, as soon as I saw all the gorgeous merch over at Gala Glass, I knew I’d found it!

First up was a Notched piece from the Aurora Collection. At $12.97 apiece, there’s no reason you can’t have one in every color! The lovely folks at Gala Glass sent me an Aurora ring in the Gold/Wine/White combination, and I am madly in love! In fact, the only time I’ve taken it off my finger is to wear the other piece they sent me ... but more on that in a bit!

Honestly, I cannot believe how attention this ring has garnered! I knew it would be an awesome, eye-catching conversation piece-but EVERYONE has commented on it! And everybody wants one! In fact, even several of my male friends wanted to try it on! The compliments have been just rolling in.

Now, if you’re worried the ring is going to be bulky and uncomfortable-don’t be! I am not in the habit of frequently wearing rings, and yet I barely noticed this one was on! Well, that’s not entirely true; I did spend a lot of time playing with it. However, the comfort factor is high.

The second piece I got to try was a Spiral ring, also from the Aurora Collection. This style is a (still very affordable) $16.97, and I’ll admit it-this one is my favorite!!! In fact, it was the first piece I fell in love with one the site.

I’m currently wearing the color combination Red/Black/Gold. However, if for some crazy reason the colors aren’t doing it for you, you once again have the five other color choice options. The Blue/Pink combination looks like a sparkling cloud!

Once again, the compliment and comfort factors are high! Both styles are unique, but I think this one has just a little bit originality. In fact, I keep finding myself twisting and staring when bored in class. Bad me!

The one thing I was worried about when I first received the rings was whether or not they were going to break easily. I tend to be on the clumsy side, and the last thing I want is a chunk of glass jabbed into my hand! However, you can rest assured-these babies are strong. During a heated debate I slammed my hand down on the (wooden) table several times without realizing, and not a crack or chip could be found!

Now for some crazy reason, if rings aren’t your thing, there’s more! If you want to score a great gift for yourself or a loved one, check out the pendants, ornaments, figurines (I now have an adorable butterfly!), and so much more! Gala Glass definitely has one-stop Christmas shopping potential!

Gala Glass is where it’s at!

Funky Finds

Gala Glass has a beautiful selection of glass ornaments. The hanging angels are gorgeous!

The Funky Monkey

If you know someone who loves handmade jewelry, Gala Glass offers really beautiful glass pendants. I was fortunate enough to review their round swirl glass pendants. I received the red and black. They were each boxed very nicely and shipped carefully.

What I love about these pendants is their unique silver foil swirling effect. The photo is a nice on the website, but in person these creations are lovely. They came with a classic black multi-strand leather cord necklace.

The pendant itself is quite large - 1.6" w x 1.6" h. If you like your jewelry bigger in size, this would work nicely for you. Since all of their pendants are handmade, the size may vary from one to the other.

Gift Ideaz

Glass Multi-Shape Necklace

Unique handcrafted glass jewelry which is so versatile that it can complement both formal and casual wear.

My Gourmet Connection

Gala Glass has been crafting exquisite handmade crystal and glass creations for decades. Their Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers are available in a range of styles and colors, but they all feature a zinc alloy cone with a silicone rubber sleeve at the center to give a snug fit.

These funky yet functional bottle stoppers would make a fabulous party favor or hostess gift. Choose from stars, spirals, diamonds, spades and dichroic glass stoppers.

Misosouper

The Glass Castle

My obsession with non-metal right-hand rings is long-standing. I’m always adding to my collection, given that I have five greedy fingers that need decorating. Enter Gala Glass’s Murano glass ring collection: all of the styles are quite metallic-y, which I like; they’re relatively inexpensive, which I love; and they’re all handmade, which I adore, because my ring stands alone as an objet d’art completely different from yours. Plus, Gala has been blowing glass in its family studio for over 50 years; who are we to argue with tradition?

{And while you’re poking around Gala’s extensive site, don’t miss the wine bottle stoppers, which are great for housewarming events or your exhausted (and by that, I mean drunken) mommy friends. And in the grand tradition of “one for you, one for me,” one of these geometric bracelets would nicely square off your spring floral prints.}

Miss Malaprop

One of the things I really love about the modern handmade movement is how it helps to preserve and pass on traditional craftsmanship and artisan skills. It’s an important part of our cultural heritage that deserves to be kept alive. The artist behind Gala Glass, Angelo Tiozzo, is living proof of why traditional craftsmanship is so amazing and how it can be used to create beautifully modern works of art.

Angelo was born in Murano, Italy, the world’s premiere spot for glass artistry. He started learning how to make glass in the traditional way when he was only 11 years old and has been creating beautiful glass objects for over fifty years!

Gala Glass is now a family run business that offers up unique glass jewelry (earrings, pendants, rings, and bracelets), wine stoppers, ornaments, figurines, oil lamps and more. My personal favorite out of all of their products has to be the gorgeous spiral glass rings from the Aurora Collection, which also have matching earrings and pendants.

Connoisseur Du Jour

Sparkle sparkle! Gala Glass giveaway!

If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it?

Well, we like you guys. And I happen to have this pretty glass ring from Gala Glass sitting around, looking for a home.

I bought several of these handcrafted rings for Christmas gifts, and they're gorgeous. Not to mention super affordable. I want to buy some more to keep on hand for hostess gifts or "Oh hey I totally got you something too!" moments. Which I'm sure would happen more often if all my friends didn't live in the computer.

So, want one to glam up your boring outfit, match your glass slippers or just to wear to work? Visit Gala Glass and then leave me a comment telling me which piece is your favorite (I love love LOVE these pendants).

I Made That

PRODUCT REVIEW - GALA GLASS

Handcrafted Wine Glass Bottle Stopper
A terrific conversation piece that will add unique beauty and sparkle to the bottle on your dining table. Your guest will appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into each handcrafted piece. Fits snugly into the neck of a wine bottle, can be elegantly presented and has a nice weight to it. Our dinner guests complimented its unique shape and colours, unlike anything they had ever seen. One guest accidentally dropped it on our floor and it didn't even suffer a chip! There are many colours to choose from and each piece is unique! Click here to view.

Leaf Glass Pendant
A stunning Murano glass pendant that beautiful compliments the neckline. I wore this piece for a week, at work and after and never got tired of it. I wear a lot of black at work and this piece suited my wardrobe perfectly. I must admit I did get caught up a few times staring at this pendant as it glittered in the sunlight. Cool at first, it quickly warms up to your body temperature and has a great weight to it. Click here to view.

Glass Frog On Lily Pad
I love this cute little guy, handcrafted from beautiful Murano green glass, suites my garden perfectly. I have him resting on a rock in our vegetable garden, resting quite contently on his lily pad. I was impressed with the attention to detail, even the tiny "toes" that stick out from the lily pad. His quizzical look amuses me, he makes me smile every time I am working in my garden. Click here to view.

Angelo Tiozzo, Master Glass Artisan, is originally from Murano Italy and heads Gala Glass with over 50 years of experience. Gala Glass offers a 60 day Product Guarantee, so ordering is stress free! Conveniently order online at www.galaglass.com, or visit one of their many kiosks located in: Alberta, Ontario & Quebec. Click here for locations.

Shes Daily

Beyond the Glass

What is Beyond the Glass at GalaGlass?........Art Mastery!

Who makes Gala Glass creations unique ? Angelo Tiozzo!
Angelo Tiozzo is a glass master born and mastered in Murano, Italy. Murano, Italy is known for the world's premier in glass artistry. Angelo has been mastering in glass since he was 11 years old, under the perfect eye of great glass masters. With over 50 years of experience you can rest assure you are getting the highest quality of glass creation.

In each individual creation Angelo uses traditional techniques from Murano, adds passion, love and integrity, and also a clarity and coloration of each glass and last but not least smoothness and imperfection free. With this said Gala Glass is well known for its handmade world class glass. Each piece of art is inspected by a crystal glass associate before it reaches the customer.

Gala Glass located in Ontario, Canada offers the finest quality crystal glass creations such as: glass jewelry, glass figurines, glass ornaments, glass wine stoppers, glass lamps etc. You can find the perfect gift for any occasion such as weddings, anniversary, for Mom and Dad, etc.

The above blue chunky leaf glass necklace is truly unique. It is a tri dimensional leaf available in 3 vibrant colors, blue, mauve and red. When wearing this necklace, which is accented by a funky black swirl pattern, metal and resin .......you are definitely going to make a statement.

Why not make an impression by accenting your wardrobe with the above center spot round glass pendant available in green and pink. What makes it so pretty and at the same time so chic, is its swirly background accentuated by a splash of color. Let's not forget each piece of art comes beautifully packed in a lovely gift box

Step Mom Extraordinaire

Gala Glass is this super amazing company that sells… yah, you guessed it: Glass! Their creations are freaking amazing. The guy that makes these wonderful creations is named Angelo Tiozzo and he moved to Canada from Italy. He started working with glass in Italy when he was 11 [!!] and you can tell he’s been doing it for awhile because his work is absolutely beautiful. Gala Glass offers everything from necklaces, to rings, to little animal figurines, to mirrors! Plus, their prices are extremely reasonable.

I got to review this stunning glass bead necklace! It’s so beautiful and really is even better in person. I just love it and from everything I have seen so far, it’s made with absolutely great quality.

Sweeps4Bloggers

Wow! There are a lot of beautiful glass pieces available at Gala Glass - jewelry, ornaments, figurines, lamps... I had a hard time deciding which item I would like to review and finally decided on the blue round glass pendant with swirls. It's absolutely beautiful - I love being able to wear a little piece of art :)

I was surprised when I saw how reasonably priced their glass is - I've seen much higher prices for glass art at retail stores and art fairs.

Gala glass is headed up by Angelo Tiozzo - a master artisan who was trained in his hometown of Murano, Italy and has over 50 years experience. Additional family members have been trained and each Gala Glass piece is inspected by a Tiozzo family member to ensure it's quality. My pendant is just perfect :)

Golfersmom

I was a little scared to be receiving a glass necklace in the mail. I was very pleased when I got the necklace in the mail. Golfergirl loved the necklace and wanted to take it away from me. I told her she needed to wait a couple of years. She is only 8.

I wore the necklace to her Brownie meeting the other night and all of the mothers just loved it. They could not believe that I received it in the mail. I could not find anything wrong with necklace. I love it.

Really, Are You Serious?

The necklace has received tons of compliments. When I first pulled it out of the box, I was worried it was too heavy. However, once I put it on, I wasn't bothered at all. I really didn't even feel it. I am just careful I don't leave it where little hands can get it.

I Like It Frantic

Recently I discovered Gala Glass. They have glass jewelry and glass figurines. My favorite was the glass lamps. Are they not beautiful? So delicate and the features are amazing. Look at the close up picture of the humming birds. You can clearly make out every part of them including their little eyes.

All of the pieces are hand crafted by Angelo Tiozzo and his associates. They use a variety of traditional and innovative glass shaping techniques to create beautiful, elegant and timeless heirloom pieces. To ensure a wide offering of artistic crystal glass creations, Angelo also selects the best from the work of other world-class craftsmen to enrich the Gala Glass legacy.

I was blessed to receive a humming bird lamp and a bottle of yellow paraffin lamp oil. The lamp is so delicate and oh so gorgeous. The blue in the humming birds wings is so rich and vibrant.

Prissy Green

Gala Glass has a wide variety of unique handmade glass jewelry, glass figurines, glass ornaments, wine toppers, blown glass lamps and other assorted glass accessories. Sounds like a great place to purchase a gift for a hard to buy for relative!

Gala Glass sent me this heavy glass pendant to review. The Aurora Collection that I chose from features gold and/or silver foils fused into the design, making it catch the light no matter what angle. It is heavy and sturdy, and extremely eyecatching! I always get compliments on it, and it is either casual wear or I can dress up it up, depending on what mood strikes me!

Nicole's Nickels

I love funky jewelry and was thrilled to be able to review 2 pieces from Gala Glass. I received the necklace and a matching bracelet. The pieces are show-stoppers! They are definitely one of a kind and very unique. The colors are vibrant and pure and the jewelry, while large, is not heavy at all.
Founded by Angelo Tiozzo who grew up in Murano, Italy, Gala Glass has a large selection of glass products - everything from jewelry to lamps to wine stoppers. Each item is handmade from this small family business. I love supporting these kind of businesses and I hope you do too! They even have holiday ornaments and the prices are very reasonable.

The website is comprehensive and has a gift giving suggestions portion - where you can click topics like "for your anniversary" or "for your father". There really is something from everyone on this site!

Wickedly Chic

Do you have a mother or relative like mine? For every birthday or holiday, I wonder what to get for this woman. First of all, she seems to have everything and second, she doesn’t like anything I buy for her.

My advice to anyone in this precarious situation is to head over to Gala Glass. The Tiozzo family owns this Canadian business which manufactures world-class handmade crystal glass creations…at very reasonable prices!

You can purchase unique jewelry, lamps, ornaments, mirrors, wine stoppers & more for any occasion. Below you will see one of their hand-blown glass lamps. These lamps last forever and uses oil which burns without smoke or odor and will even extinguish itself if spilled.

I’m impressed. The quality is lovely and at such an excellent price, too. It’s really a beautiful centerpiece for any room and quite eye-catching.

On the left hand side of the Gala Glass website, you’ll see a listing of possible reasons to be purchasing gifts…weddings, anniversaries, hostess gifts, etc. Simply click on one of these links and you will be taken to a list of possibilities. Makes shopping SO much easier than trekking to the mall. A few clicks and your gift is on its way!

Sugar Pop Ribbons

Do you like to wear uniquely design and handmade jewelry? If you do, then you should check out Gala Glass. When I was offered the chance to review the Gala Glass heart pendant necklace, I was excited. I think this is such a cute necklace for Valentine's day (or any day of week, really ^_^).

This unique handmade glass heart pendant is embedded with radiant silver foil flecks and combined with brilliant blends of beautiful color. Because all creations are handmade, dimensions, styles and colors may vary slightly from one creation to another. I think that because no 2 glass heart pendants are exactly alike that's what makes the one you get uniquely your own.

I know that many of you have seen glass pendants for sale in the stores, so I want to mentioned that these are not exactly like the ones I have seen in the stores. The Gala Glass pendant I received is definitely much better quality than the ones I seen in the stores at the mall. Also, it was shipped to me in a gift box along with a little card to let your recipient know that the pendant is handmade. Look at how beautiful these are!

This Mom Can Shop

No one does glass like those from the island of Murano, Italy- the premier center for glass artistry. These artisans create handmade works of art that are beautiful to behold as crystal, glasswear, and jewelry. This is why I was so excited to discover Gala Glass. Based in Canada by way of Italy, Gala Glass' owner and head designer Angelo Tiozzo has been refining his glass making skills since he was only eleven years old. That gives him over 50 years of expertise! As an artist, he is the highest stickler for quality control and each gorgeous piece is inspected by a trained Tiozzo family member before ever leaving the workshop. This ensures all their glass work meets their high standards of artistic integrity and is smooth and free from imperfection.

When recently given the opportunity to review a piece from their site, I was thrilled. I looked through all Gala Glass' offerings and fell in love with their adorable Parrot Figurine, amazing Dichroic Bottle Stopper, and beautiful Butterfly Ornaments, before finally deciding a girl always needs more jewelry and selecting their lovely Black Round Swirls Pendant on a triple cord.

Although the picture looked nice on the website, it offered only a hint of what I'd see in person when my white box from Gala Glass arrived so quickly after selection even from Canada. This speaks volumes about their customer service. Once I opened the package, I was so pleased with the workmanship of the pendant nestled inside with its variant silver foil, which had sort of a distressed crackle appearance, and the dimensional quality of the black swirls within the glass. This pendant had a smooth, comfortable weight to it and looked and felt even better on. I wore it to work the next day and received more than a fair share of compliments with most people wanting to know where I'd found such a different necklace. This has quickly become my new favorite piece of jewelry and I just love knowing that it was created by an artists hand. My only suggestion for Gala Glass is I wish they'd make their photos easier to view on their website. As beautiful as their items are, you really need to get a feel for the detail and color variations before you buy online. But if you can get past that, you will adore them for their artistic quality, customer service, and most importantly amazing Murano glass work.

AMÖI Magazine

Spiral Class

Adding a modern charm to an everyday accessory, with its unique spiral design. The Glass Ring sold exclusively at Gala Glass, owned by Angelo Tiozzo, offers six exquisitely handcrafted designs in an array of colours.