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| Preciosa crystal colour of the year - Emerald |
Preciosa Crystal Beads & Jewellery Making
Another jewel in the Czech
crown is the perfectly cut Preciosa crystal.
Generations of crystal cutters have devoted themselves to producing a
unique stone of quality, respected throughout the international market.
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| Preciosa Czech Crystal Bicone Beads |
The brand was officially
registered in Bohemia in 1915, although history tells us that the glassmaking
in the Jablonec region goes back to the 14th century. In the 18th century the art of
crystal cutting and polishing were brought to North Bohemia by the Fisher
Brothers. Soon after the first factory
specialising in the manufacturing and export of Bohemian chandeliers was
established, many of which were sent to Royal Courts. World War II halted production, but in 1945
seven crystal factories and 18 small firms around the Jablonec region merged,
forming the Preciosa company, which was officially established in 1948. Since then, the Preciosa company has grown
and developed, now encompassing Preciosa Inc, Preciosa Chandeliers, Preciosa
Figurines Ltd and Preciosa Ornela Inc.
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| Preciosa Czech Crystal Bicone Bead, Sapphire |
To reach perfection, Preciosa
use only the most High-Tech machinery and genuine, pure Czech Crystal sourced in an ecological way, meeting all environmental standards. When you buy a Preciosa product you can be
assured that it comes from the heart of Bohemia and cut in such a way it will
not lose its’ shape or brilliance.
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| Preciosa Czech Crystal Bicone Bead, Amethyst |
The Preciosa Fashion
Jewellery Stones come in 43 colours, some traditional, but many designed by
Preciosa themselves, unique to them as a supplier, reflecting the latest
seasonal trends. These colours catch the
light perfectly and truly enhance the sheer quality of these beads. In fact, their glass bead range has such a
high reputation, that Preciosa are classed
as the leading producer of glass seed beads (rocailles).
Preciosa beads can be applied
by gluing, clay modelling, sewing, beading, stringing, wiring, knotting,
knitting and crocheting.
International Craft give the
crafter an opportunity to purchase the Bicone Preciosa Czech Crystal
Beads. Bicone is a three dimensional
shaped bead (think of two cones back to back), in a variety of colours and
shades. The beads come in three sizes, 4mm, 6mm and 8mm.
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| Preciosa Czech Crystal Bicone Bead, Jet |
To view all the Preciosa Czech Crystal Bicone beads at International Craft, CLICK HERE
