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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+420 488 117 221

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GLASS SHOP

Krkonošská 733
468 61 Desná

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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday closed

Contact:

Milena Baldová

Telephone Number: +420 488 117 525

Email: glassshop@preciosa.com

The PRECIOSA brand is a world leader in the production of traditional Czech beads and technical glass, which add sparkle and elegance to products around the world. Under the Traditional Czech Beads™ and Traditional Czech Glass™ brands, products are created that become an indispensable part of luxury jewelry, fashion accessories, and highly specialized industrial sectors.

The brand's philosophy is deeply rooted in the centuries-old heritage of North Bohemian glassmaking, which it sensitively develops through technological perfection and an unlimited palette of colors and shapes. The portfolio ranges from small, playful beads used in national costumes and global haute couture to a wide spectrum of glass raw materials, chandelier components, and lead crystal for artistic creation. This versatility and emphasis on material quality allow the brand to set the direction in the field of decorative and technical glass.

Visitors and admirers of fragile beauty can explore the fascinating world of Czech beads during exclusive open days, when the gates of otherwise inaccessible facilities are opened. During these occasions, you can see the incredible diversity of the range and understand the process of creating a material that has the gift of adding appeal to everything it touches. For professionals and the public alike, this is a rare opportunity to touch a tradition that, even in modern times, remains a symbol of Czech craftsmanship and flair.