A vintage Italian Venetian glass blue and green bead strand. Circa the late 20th century. Venetian glass is glassware made in Venice, typically on the island of Murano near the city. Traditionally it is made with a soda lime metal and is typically elaborately decorated, with various hot glass forming techniques, as well as gilding, enamel, or engraving. Production has been concentrated on the Venetian island of Murano since the 13th century. Vintage Venetian Glass Beads And Women Jewelry Collectibles.