Murano is a lovely, lovely place - but it can be difficult as a tourist to know where a 'good'…read moreplace to go to buy your glass souvenirs. Many of the shops don't sell glass actually made on Murano - but De Biasi do. A welcome relief after the shops full of the same old tat, this lovely light, airy shop has an array of beautiful things, and I of course wanted them all. Service was attentive but not obtrusive, and I was so pleased when I made my purchase as the care and attention of the wrapping of my earrings was so classy. It was a little more expensive than some of the other places, but still I managed to get a pair of earrings for €12, so I can't complain!

Outstanding glass-blowing display. And the products in the gallery are impressive. I will, however,…read moresay that coming here is like coming to a car dealership near the end of the month when the salespeople are trying to meet their goals. We paid top dollar for a piece that will be shipped to our home in the Houston area. It's gorgeous. Certified. And signed by the artist. But it was an experience, indeed.

I purchased several items from this gallery in 2005. I just broke a piece of my chandelier and am…read moretrying to get them to respond to me. I'm hoping someone from the gallery might read this and check their email. I need a replacement arm. Please, please respond!

On the beautiful island of Murano, Venice, Italy. Famous for its glass work. This store had…read morebeautiful Murano glass jewelry, knickknacks, hat pins, accessories and assorted other things. I spent a long time in this store finding the perfect Murano glass bracelets, the owner was super patient and helpful in helping me find the right size for my wrist, ended up going home with three bracelets and a wine stopper. Everything is local, obviously handmade and affordable, considering the area it's in.

It was cool to see Master Glassblower's sharing their craftsmanship with our tour group! The…read moreapprenticeship to become a master artesian takes 15 years! The finished products are exquisite and I understand why the finished products are expensive! Much respect!

Murano glass. All that needs to be said. This gallery sells all kinds of artistic and useful…read morehand-made glass items crafted by glass blowing masters. The gallery is beyond amazing! Watching the multi-decade masters at work is absolutely incredible! How do you put a price on some of the works created?

My sister and I were on a mission to only visit stores listed on the murano vetro artistico list,…read morewhich is basically a list of real murano glass makers (a lot of what you see in Venice for example is produced in China). We happened to wander in the direction of Alessandro Mandruzzato. It is actually a bit hidden because you have to go down a corridor that opens into a small courtyard with various showrooms of glass makers. The store actually has glassware made by a husband and wife team; it consists of housewares eg. Vases, jewellery boxes, lamps, etc created by the husband and jewellery made by the wife. The wife, Jany, was in the store when we visited and she was very friendly and helpful. She explained to us that only 47 families are certified glass makers of the murano tradition and that the red and blue stamps that verify true murano glass indicate the temperature used to produce the product. I ended up purchasing a bracelet and some earrings, which Jane wrapped very nicely -- they definitely use high end packaging. She also informed us that she does custom work, something I would definitely utilise for a special occasion like a wedding. I highly recommend visiting this shop for its unique pieces, which are quite pretty. Also, being able to meet the artist really adds to the the whole experience!

We are so happy that this studio was our first stop on the island. Jany (Alessandro's wife) was so…read morewelcoming and took the time to tell us about the history of the Murano artists and the generations of glass making in her family. She tells everyone about the history and the importance of shopping at studios that have the Vetro Artistico® Murano label on their goods or displayed in the store. She then encouraged us to walk around the island and shop around. We returned after strolling around for a few hours because there just weren't any other studios that could match the quality and the personalized service. She even switched out the silver for gold beads in some earrings upon request. We bought 6 pieces and she gave us certificates of authenticity for each and contact information if we have questions or would like customized pieces in the future. While we were there, a German couple was returning to pick up a custom vase and they were able to see them do a final polish via live feed from the studio in the back. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone shopping for authentic items. Not just the so called "Made in Murano" which is actually made in a factory somewhere in India or China (ever wonder why those items are so cheap?) but handmade by a certified Murano artist. They take their craft very seriously and it needs to be supported to ensure these skills survive future generations. I wish I could provide pictures but to protect their art, pictures are prohibited, of course.

Our hotel offered us a free water taxi ride at our convenience to the glass center. Obviously, it's…read morea tourist trap. But it is also a truly venetian experience. The glassworks are extraordinary. You see the pieces being created in real time and then you wander the store. There's no hard sell but, hey, you just got a free ride and a lovely show. On a personal note, I fell in love with a piece. It's the most beautiful art I've ever purchased. Any subsequent questions or help I've needed, they've been extremely responsive. Even had I not found anything I loved, I would have bought something small and found it well worth the price of adventure.

Murano glass is most definitely art. You can buy anything from chandeliers to little glass…read moretrinkets. I have a couple unique drinking glasses that no one will ever touch! I also have the most adorable kissing fish trinket. It's one of my favorites. This is most definitely a must stop while in Venice.