The History of Czech Ornela Beads — From Bohemian Glassworks to Luxury Jewelry

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About This Article — Czech Ornela beads have been made in Northern Bohemia for over 400 years. Our ma

Czech Ornela beads have been made in Northern Bohemia for over 400 years. Our master artisans trace their history from the first glassworks to ETRNLY's jewelry collections.

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The Jizera Mountains in Northern Bohemia have been producing glass since the 14th century. The combination of abundant silica sand, dense forest for fuel, and generations of inherited craft skill produced a glassmaking tradition unlike anywhere else on earth.

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