Czech beads are renowned for their excellent craftsmanship with vividly colored glass that resists fading and is consistent throughout the line. Czech beads are available in a wide variety of shapes and colors with stunning finishes, such as Aurora Borealis -- a striking play of color inspired by the Northern Lights.

Pressed Glass beads are one of the oldest types of beads, dating back over 300 years. Pressed glass beads are formed by pressing a heated glass rod into a mold. No other glass bead type displays the breadth of range, nor has ever been produced on such a mass scale as Pressed Glass Beads. Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech Pressed Glass Beads come in so many varied and versatile shapes, sizes, styles and colors, your design possibilities are nearly boundless.