In July 2009, Penny and Claude Cruz took the helm of Marco Polo Designs, a Portland, Oregon based designer, manufacturer and distributor of extraordinary fine glass jewelry. Twice a year, we prototype our colorful and fiery lampwork beads with our artisan glasswork suppliers in Venice, Italy. Our Portland studio combines these with the finest American precious-metal findings, Swarovski crystals, pearls and other high-quality ingredients, to produce attention-getting, heirloom-quality necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings.