Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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Inspired by Crystal Valley

Crystal Paradise

The Union of Glass and Costume Jewellery Producers is opening a new jewellery centre Křišťálový ráj on 1 June. The first event is dedicated mainly to children, for whom creative workshops are prepared. Children and parents can try their creativity, string a bracelet, paint a glass bird and make a gift.

The Crystal Paradise is a place where you can get acquainted with all kinds of MADE IN JABLONEC jewellery under one roof, learn about its history and present, try to make a necklace or a bracelet, or maybe just buy a souvenir from the jewellery region - we invite you to the shop.

The Jewellery Centre of the Association of Glass and Jewellery Manufacturers is now located at:

Jungmannova 497/6, Jablonec nad Nisou 46601

- Wide selection of Czech costume jewellery and accessories from 35 manufacturers

- Preciosa and Bohemian Garnet jewellery

- Glass from leading Czech manufacturers , Crystalex and Bohemia Crystal

- Decorative glass from regional producers

- Christmas decorations from leading Czech manufacturers

- Wide selection of glass beads and hobby components

- Creative workshops and production demonstrations

Workshops

A large creative workshop for children and adults is permanently open in the Crystal Paradise. For larger groups we can arrange demonstrations of lampworking and glass blowing and painting.

The Association of Jewellery Manufacturers and the centre offers a full-day programme on the theme of the world-famous, traditional and still fashionable MADE IN JABLONEC jewellery.

We look forward to seeing you http://www.jablonecjewellerytour.cz.

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