Preciosa Ornela
PRECIOSA
Traditional Czech Beads™
There are few things surrounding and accompanying us every day that have such a rich and fascinating history as glass beads. The history of Czech beads dates back to the 16th century.
The Preciosa Ornela company is part of the Preciosa Group. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of a wide range of Czech glass products ranging from glass rods, through technical, utility, and decorative glass, to all types of glass beads. The company exports them to more than 80 countries on 5 continents, where they are used in the production of imitation jewelery as well as in ethnic products, traditional souvenirs, embroidery and apparel applications, and decorative products.
Czech seed beads proudly wear the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Beads™ brand name, guaranteeing top quality and the widest range of colors, shapes and sizes. They produce about 4,000 tons a year. Customers can choose from a range of 16,460 color variations with 2078 lusters and other finishes.
PRECIOSA
Traditional Czech Beads™
There are few things surrounding and accompanying us every day that have such a rich and fascinating history as glass beads. The history of Czech beads dates back to the 16th century.
The Preciosa Ornela company is part of the Preciosa Group. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of a wide range of Czech glass products ranging from glass rods, through technical, utility, and decorative glass, to all types of glass beads. The company exports them to more than 80 countries on 5 continents, where they are used in the production of imitation jewelery as well as in ethnic products, traditional souvenirs, embroidery and apparel applications, and decorative products.
Czech seed beads proudly wear the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Beads™ brand name, guaranteeing top quality and the widest range of colors, shapes and sizes. They produce about 4,000 tons a year. Customers can choose from a range of 16,460 color variations with 2078 lusters and other finishes.
Among the more than 120 shapes, the rocaille is still the most popular and has been reigning around the world for centuries. Typical examples include the traditional production of Indonesian embroidered slippers, luxury Indian wedding lace, and Russian embroidered icons.
While the entire assortment of glass rods, bars, and technical glass bears the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Glass™ brand name, decorative and utility glass has known to customers under the brand name Desná Since 1847®.
Did you know that…
The Preciosa Ornela glass factories are located in two places in the Jizera Mountains – the production of technical glass and glass semifinished products is concentrated in Desná, while the seed beads are dyed and finalized in the small village of Zásada.
