50 Czech Pressed Glass Dagger Beads - Amethyst measure approx. 16 x 6 mm – hole at the top of the bead.

Beadmaking in Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic has been a traditional craft for centuries. The area known as Bohemia has given its name to the Bohemian Beads.

Fire polished faceted glass is made when the pressed crystals are reheating until the glass starts to melt so any sharp edges are fused smooth.