Human being has been using glass bead since 9000 years. Initially it was used only as a medium of art and craft. It was the primary an article of trade and was sometimes also used as a medium of currency. However, in the modern times it has attained new horizons.
Pressed glass beads are showing their presence in the wider spectrum of the globe. They are gaining popularity day by day. Not only Europe but also major part of Asia including China, India, Japan, Malaysia and U.S.A. are producing good qualities of pressed glass beads.

Process
Pressed glass beads are those beads that are formed by pouring molten glass into the molds. Due to molding process, they have faint seam but are regular in shape, size and design. The designs may vary from region to region, reflecting particular region's tradition and culture.

Popular Forms
The pressed glass beads are beautiful artistic creation and have the ability to mesmerize people with their dazzling beauty and exquisite designs. They are either transparent or translucent beads exhibiting wide range of colors like pink, red, yellow and all shades of blue, purple, violet and so on.

The shapes of these beads are inspired by the natural or geometrical designs. The different shapes in which these beads are carved are bi cones, cherry blossom, daggers, triangular, spherical, rice oval, faceted style, lentil, etc. These beads with beautiful gloss are widely used for internal furnishing and for making beautiful designer jeweleries. The designs may be either simple or extensively ornate.