It's so sad that such a huge amount of the glass sold on Murano isn't really even made there. If…read moreyou want to see the very highest quality contemporary Murano art glass, don't buy it on Murano (which is still a quaint place to window shop, stroll and dine). Instead, come to this gallery back in the heart of Venice which is full of stunning pieces of handcrafted and signed contemporary glass. If you are lucky enough to secure an appointment for a private tour of their Murano facility (no retail sales there), it is truly an artisan glass museum! BTW be prepared, the prices at this gallery are comparatively high, but the quality of design and execution is amazing.

We came here with a tour and had a quick sit down to watch a glass blower make a piece of art. He…read morewas able to make a simple piece within 5 minutes. Then dumped it back into the fire. So sad. After that, we went to a room to learn about the different pieces they make and were offered to purchase. 6 glasses were $400 Euros. Expensive prices. Many rooms with pieces that are amazing. Some had dust on them, but with the prices listed that doesn't surprise me. Some pieces were close to 40,000 Euros.

This place is a gem. Ask to see the tiny books. They even have book earrings!! Smaller than an…read moreinch!!! Multi-signature hard bound books with marbled paper covers. I bought eight. So easy to carry home and they will make great gifts or Christmas ornaments. Everything in the shop is covered in marbled paper.

I stumbled onto Il Pavone during my many bouts of getting lost in beautiful Venezia. It was 10…read moremins before closing time, but the gracious owner gave me his full attention and answered all my questions. I initially entered the store because I was curious, but quickly was taken in by the beautiful stamps available. I ended up getting several and now that I'm back in California, I look at these items with affection (and longing to return to Venezia). They are a tangible and useful souvenir of not only my first of many visits to this grand city, but also of this quaint and charming shop. P.S. I should have purchased a couple of pre-inked stamp pads. I haven't found a suitable on that really shows off the designs here in the U.S.

we stayed in the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo area of venice in the north west corner of the city. its a…read moregreat neighborhood! less tourists and more venetians which struck our fancy big time. while walking around one morning on our way to the neighborhood bakery we passed this little jewelry store. i went bonkers over the stuff in the window but it was closed, so onward we went. i went back to check if it opened three more times before we left. luckily i caught them on our last day. (there is a lot of flooding in venice when the tides are high during fall and winter. this place had been hit and the hours were spotty due to clean up inside--all part of the venice experience!) so, i finally got inside and it was all i could do to not go insane and crash my credit card. its full of not only jewelry but rugs and decretive housewares that i cant even remember since i was in "magpie mode".....oooooo shiny! lots of his pieces come from the middle east--venice has a long and integrated history with trade and influence with the middle east, check out the architecture. especially the windows--i bought my mom a beautiful silver and lapis neckless from afghanistan and myself an antique ring from.....well, i cant really remember where. its very venetian style so my brain chose to get lost in the sparkly bits and not take it off my finger. they have tons of new jewelry too and a lot of carnivale style pieces, over the top and understated. and lots of classic venetian style pieces. i wish i could have spent more time (and money) there, but, i had a hungry boyfriend to attend too and they had wet floors to attend too. it was a VERY venetian experience that i would not hesitate to repeat. next time you are in venice and your jonesing for a bit of shine (or a beautiful rug or a magnificent glass lantern) find your way to shiraz.

Zora sells beautiful pink, white, gray, and black pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets along…read morewith quartz jewelry. The merchandise can be shipped. The owner was kind, helpful and knowledgeable about the products.

Was surprised to see that this little place had a yelp review when I googled it to see if it still…read moreexisted. I went to this shop in Venice in July of 1999 and bought leather bound journal which I still use. My journal is beautiful and is of great quality. It's held up through many travels and is filled with all of my memories from after I graduated college. Definitely worth stopping by.

From the owner: Small family business shop of handmade stationery, leather books, and small items…read more The products are made in the workshop upstairs of the actual shop. You will also find visual art pieces, prints, etchings, watercolors, oil on canvas, fine art prints and much more.

Terrible service. They tell you one price then tell you it is wrong and try to charge you more…read more Young girl with dark hair was working. First she was too busy flirting with a young man in the back to come out and help me. When I finally asked for help and she turned around and realized I was there. I asked for the mask that I had priced a few hours earlier with a very nice lady who was working behind the counter. She increased the price of all of the masks by 20 euros or more per piece. In fact she priced them without pulling them out and also told me a different price. Seems like she is looking to make a bit of extra money. Then when i questioned the pricing she told me she owned the shop to which i turned and walked out. Before i even walked the ten steps to the door she was already back in the back of the store flitering woth that young man with her back to the store. If it is her store then i reccommend not shopping there. If it isnt her store i highly reccommend that the owners think about getting rid of her. She is skimming from sales and allowing anyone who walks by to walk in and steal whatever they want.