Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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Vedlejší 4706/21, Jablonec nad Nisou, 466 04
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+420 483 317 911, +420 724 318 210

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info@ralton.cz

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Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Ralton ranks among the world’s leading specialists in the production of glass beads, which are created using traditional techniques of hand-pressing followed by precise finishing. Thanks to its unique ability to combine glass rods in the fire, Ralton offers the widest range of colors and shapes, making it one of the largest manufacturers of glass components for the global costume jewelry industry.

Since its founding by Petr Svoboda in 1991, the company has established a privileged position on the international fashion scene, as evidenced by its long-standing close collaboration with the most prestigious fashion houses, such as Versace, Chanel, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Jean Paul Gaultier. This creative vision is also reflected in the activities of its subsidiary brand, CAMÉE JEWELLERY, which transforms gemstones into jewelry with original designs.

Ralton also leverages this wealth of experience for the corporate sector. It offers custom production of corporate jewelry or glass accessories for a wide variety of occasions, such as anniversaries or gifts, which it designs and manufactures according to your specifications.

Whether it’s a prestigious brooch, cufflinks, or other unique items, Ralton combines the traditional Jablonec glassmaking craft with your corporate identity to create accessories that bear the hallmark of world-class quality and exclusivity.

Ralton also offers tours of the glass workshop and a unique opportunity to witness the fascinating process of creating a luxury accessory, from the initial design through the fiery birth of the glass stone to the final assembly of the piece. The entire production is carried out exclusively using materials of Czech origin, and visitors can witness the manufacturing process firsthand and, under the guidance of experienced masters of their craft, learn about glassmaking and jewelry-making techniques. Come visit us to try the traditional technique of hand-shaping glass stones over a burner and create your own unique glass stone.