Citing our Sources

Preciosa is deeply committed to the integrity of our products therefore they contain only materials that are sourced in compliance with all international human and environmental rights legislation.

80% of the materials we use in the production of our crystals and fine jewelry stones are sourced right here in the Czech Republic

When we say “made with only the finest, locally sourced raw ingredients,” we mean that 80% of the materials we use in the production of our crystals and fine jewelry stones are sourced right here in the Czech Republic, with an additional 10% coming from elsewhere in the European Union. The remaining 10% of imported materials come only from trusted suppliers who have been carefully vetted through multiple onsite visits. Preciosa’s guarantee that our products contain only materials that are sourced in compliance with all international human and environmental rights legislation also extends to the minerals and metals used to color our glass.

Did you know that our Aurum coating is made with real gold? Or that trace amounts of gold and silver are what achieve the exact shades of our pink colors, much like a mere pinch of salt can transform a meal.

Gold, especially, is crucial to the production of many shades of crystal. However, the mining and sale of gold and other minerals and metals such as tin, tungsten and tantalum is often used to finance armed groups, fuel forced labor and support corruption in politically unstable regions. This is why our mineral and metal suppliers undergo a rigorous screening process and are required to provide legal documentation proving that their goods do not originate from areas in conflict. We are also prepared to provide proper documentation and a signed declaration to customers who require this certification for resale or use of Preciosa crystals and fine jewelry stones in their finished goods.