Imported Glass Gifts

• Imported glass makes a perfect gift for that person who seems to have everything. If you know someone with a refined sense of taste, a gift of imported glass can please her exclusive sensibilities. These beautiful gifts come in every price point and range from jewelry to stemware to gorgeous decorative items such as vases, perfume bottles and figurines in every color of the spectrum.
  
  

Types of Imported Glass

• Some of the more well-known varieties of imported glass are Murano (Muranoglassgifts.com) from Venice; Luili glass from Asia (wholesaleofasia.com); and Waterford crystal from Ireland (Waterford.com). Both German and Ukrainian (allthingsukrainian.com) artisans are also admired for their stained glass, blown glass and glassware.
  
  

For the Home

• Finding beautiful things for a house gift is easy; the hardest part is choosing the style and color from the hundreds that are out there. You can choose from colorful, decorative bowls (muranoglass.com); stemware and glassware (citygrace.com, Waterford.com); sculptural vases and stained-glass panels (allthingsukrainian.com).
  
  

Jewelry

• The selection of imported glass jewelry is staggering. Murano glass jewelry is legendary for its timeless necklaces and bracelets made from the most delicate glass beads to colorful and chunky statement pieces. Less well-known but equally gorgeous is Liuli glass from Asia, wildly colorful translucent necklaces, barrettes, earrings and bracelets.
  
  

For the Collector

• If you're buying an imported glass piece for someone who has a collection, it may be best to see her collection first so you have a feel for what she likes and already possesses. Many people collect miniature glass figurines, decorative boxes, ornaments or hand-blown paperweights. If you're unsure, opt for a gift certificate from his favorite manufacturer or local importer.