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.

Made in small quantities by hand, Czech fire-polished beads are world renowned for their quality and wide range of finishes. Intense heat is used to polish the beads and enhance the shine. Beads are lead free.  Feel the heat of the nearly limitless combinations of shapes, colors, sizes and finishes to choose from. 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.