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Rare Bird Finds
I enjoy a glass of wine as much as the next person, but I'm
not much of a wine gadget aficionado (I typically just pop the
cork and pour). And I'm usually too preoccupied with getting
at what's inside the bottle itself to care much about its presentation.
But after getting a package of sample products from Gala Glass
recently, I might consider taking some baby steps toward a more
sophisticated cocktail table. I received one of their spiral
wine stoppers, and was really impressed with its design
and quality. The handcrafted glass looks great atop an otherwise
boring bottle of wine, and was a lot easier than wrestling a
cork back into a half-empty bottle of cabernet.
I'm not converting to decanters and aerators just yet, but I'd
definitely order a few more of these to have on hand. Together
with a good bottle of wine they'd make a nice host/hostess gift
for evenings when you didn't have time to go shopping but don't
want to arrive at the party empty-handed. Check out the site
for a wide selection of other stoppers in different shapes and
colors. - Megan Vandergeest
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Hmmm...What can we say
about the Spiral
Glass Ring from Gala Glass?
- It's handmade, so no one else is gonna have one exactly
like it.
- It comes in six cool color combos—and, for the daredevils
among us, they aren't all this subtle.
- The winding spiral pattern is totally unique and slims
pudgy fingers.
- Oh, and we really, really like it!
- Paige Williams
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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.
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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.
- Jessica Dougherty |
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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.
- Krista L. Peck |
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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
- Kim Nguyen |
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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The F!
The Best Of Fall Accessories - Wearable Art
Accessories are stealing the fashion spotlight this season with
bold and edgy statement pieces. Jewelry is more declarative
than decorative with bib necklaces, bulky bracelets and chunky
cocktail rings. This
spiral ring from Gala Glass is entirely handcrafted and
simply gorgeous! Unbelievable value at under 15 bucks for a
one-of-a-kind master crafted piece of art. -
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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!
- Sarah-Jean Ballard |
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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!)
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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!
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Glam up that little black
dress with an eye-catching
Glass Multi-Shape Bracelet ($25). Handmade in Canada by
a man who's been doing this for awhile (50 plus years, in
fact), the bracelet features chunky graphic designs made bolder
with the trendy brights of this season—green, blue, or pink.
- Paige Williams
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Funky Finds
Gala Glass has a beautiful selection of glass
ornaments. The
hanging angels are gorgeous!
- Jessica Dougherty |
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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.
- Susannah Banana |
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Gift Ideaz
Glass Multi-Shape Necklace
Unique handcrafted glass jewelry which is so versatile that
it can complement both formal and casual wear.
- Dalia Chatow |
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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.
- Erika Pitera |
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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.}
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
:)
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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.
- Jana Hardin |
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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.
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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.
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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!
- Karissa Gindling |
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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!
- Nicole Wiseberg |
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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!
- Liz Nonnemacher |
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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!
- Jennifer Maldonado |
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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.
- Erin Harala |
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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.
- Tessa Johnson |
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