Liv on Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Ahoj (pronounced “ahoy”) from the Czech Republic!
Olivia is on location in Prague this week, and the jewelry scene in the Czech Republic is hot!
There are jewelry vendors everywhere, selling everything from everyday pieces to traditional Czech jewelry! I counted at least seven vendors on the Charles Bridge alone.
A vendor on the Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic.
Czech Glass Earrings on the Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic.
Traditional Czech Black Glass Jewelry near Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic.
Information about traditional Czech jewelry near Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic.
There was also a plethora of stores selling high-quality Czech (or “Bohemian”) garnets. I counted more than ten in Prague before I finally gave up counting them all.
A jewelry store selling high-quality Czech garnet jewelry in Prague, Czech Republic.
A selection of garnet rings in Prague, Czech Republic.
Even though garnets are the most well-known gemstone in the Czech Republic, many stores also sold beautiful amber pieces, as well.
Amber necklaces at a jewelry store in Prague, Czech Republic.
There are also many more well-known jewelry retailers in Prague, including Swarovski.
The Swarovski store in Prague, Czech Republic.
I’m still considering the pieces I want to bring home with me. I got a tip that Czech garnets are much cheaper in Kladno and other cities that don’t attract as many tourists. Once I make my final purchases, of course I’ll share them with you!
I’ll also be posting about a new friend I made during my stay. Marketa Hrabetova is even crazier about jewelry than I am!
In the meantime, na shledano to you all!
Keeping Things in Czech,
Olivia
Derrick has written on July 17th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Czech it out!!
Czech mate!!
You better double CZECH.
OK, I’m done.