Preciosa has been producing these heat polished facet cut beads to meet the highest quality and consistency standards for over 50 years. These shimmering faceted beads sparkle just like leaded crystal, at just a fraction of the price! The fire used to create these sparkling little treasures seems to radiate from within the bead itself.

Czech fire-polished beads have been immensely popular for over two centuries and their appeal is still growing today. Compared to the flat lap-polished beads, the fire-polished beads have three major advantages:

  1. No Lead.
  2. The intense heat of the furnace "fires" the facets smooth. The result is warm flashes of refracted fire, boiling up from the interior rather than the intense surface reflections of a lap-polished bead.
  3. Significantly better pricing.

Preciosa Ornella is where you find premium quality glass and true rich color. A True Beader's Box of Crayons.