Czech Pressed Glass Beads-These beads are imported from and made in the Czech Republic.  They are considered "pressed glass" beads because of the manufacturing method.

Swarovski® Crystals: Pronounced (swore-off-ski).  Founded in 1895, Austria, by Daniel Swarovski who invented an automatic crystal cutting machine that allowed crystals to be cut into a variety of complex shapes.   Swarovski® Crystals are known worldwide for their purity, brilliance, refractive qualities, and collectible properties.