Christmas will be here soon and Czechmate Diary is now selling authentic and affordable Czech crystal jewelery! I make it myself as it is one of my (many) favorite hobbies in life. I put a special Czech touch into all of my hand crafted jewelry items and I hope you enjoy wearing them as much as I enjoy designing and making them.
Did you know that the Bohemian crystal has been around ever since the 13th century? Its history starts with the abundant natural resources found in the rural Czech countryside. The local glass workers discovered potash combined with chalk created a clear colorless glass that was more stable than glass from Italy. It was at that time when the term Bohemian crystal emerged for the first time in history to distinguish its qualities from the glass coming from other places. As opposed to usual perception this glass was non-lead which meant that it could be cut with a wheel. Bohemian crystal became famous for its excellent cut and engraving and it is adored and worked with all over the world including my home.
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