Granat Turnov
Granat Turnov
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Traditional producer of the original jewellery with Czech garnets since 1953 - Artistic Production Cooperative Granat Turnov. We offer glass with Czech garnets also. Granat is a cooperative registered with the Assay Office and guarantees the authenticity of the used precious metals and stones. Each Czech garnet gem is accompanied with a certificate proving that the jewel is fitted with Czech garnets from the deposits in the Czech Republic that are owned by the Cooperative. Each Czech garnet gem is also hallmarked with the manufacturing brand, i.e. the letter G. By these attributes the Cooperative guarantees the originality and authenticity of the jewellery with Czech garnets.
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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- Old Town • 8 min walk
- Republic square • 8 min walk
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Krystin L
Boston, MA1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Couples
Visited this shop on a whim whilst on vacation with my mother. They had a beautiful selection of authentic Czech garnets. Garnets are my birth stone, so my mother was very excited to purchase a pair of earrings for me. I did not feel pressured by the sales associate when I told her that I was not interested in the pieces with diamonds and she was extremely helpful in finding options once she learned what I was interested in. Having purchased garnets stateside, I found their prices to be very fair when taking into account the stones and settings for each piece I inquired about.
Written January 5, 2020
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Rex2r99
North Bethesda, MD32 contributions
Dec 2022
I really liked this shop. The employees were really helpful and knowledgeable. The jewelry is beautiful, and they were able to size my rings within an hour. This shop gets their garnets directly from the mine in Turnov. Great place to get authentic Bohemian garnets.
Written December 18, 2022
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MJVADC
Arlington, Va102 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
This is a very nice place to purchase Prague Garnet. We were told by the hotel to look for a certificate of authenticity when making a garnet purchase. This merchant displays the certificate in the window, so you know you are getting an authentic stone. We did see other places that had “Prague Garnet” but did not have the certificate. There are multiple locations in the city; we found pieces we liked at the location just off of Old Town Square. The staff was very helpful, allowing us to view and try on multiple items while making our decision. With the purchase you are given a small version of the certificate of authenticity. We found the prices to be very reasonable. I have worn the necklace I purchased many times and always receive complements.
Written January 2, 2014
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elijah u
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We visited Prague in early March 2015 and were after some authentic Czech Granat made by the factory Turnov
Dlouga 30 had fixed and fair prices and was a fair retailer
However the following 2 outlets had inflated prices and discounts that seemed good but were a MAJOR RIP OFF :
1. Gallery café / museum café Granat Turnov 1 Zelezna Stare Mesto Praha 1
2. Cesky Granat Turnov 8 Celetna Stare Mesto Praha 1
e.g. A ring marked at 3300 was discounted to 2500 korun but at Dlouga 30 the same factory ring was 1820 korun
e.g. A pair of earings discounted to 2500 and the same earings were 1400 at Dloudga 13
Dlouga 30 had fixed and fair prices and was a fair retailer
However the following 2 outlets had inflated prices and discounts that seemed good but were a MAJOR RIP OFF :
1. Gallery café / museum café Granat Turnov 1 Zelezna Stare Mesto Praha 1
2. Cesky Granat Turnov 8 Celetna Stare Mesto Praha 1
e.g. A ring marked at 3300 was discounted to 2500 korun but at Dlouga 30 the same factory ring was 1820 korun
e.g. A pair of earings discounted to 2500 and the same earings were 1400 at Dloudga 13
Written March 5, 2015
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currentevents
new jersey7 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
It was pouring rain and we took cover at the first jewelry store we came upon. It is just steps from the Astronomical Clock, in Old Town, heading towards the Charles Bridge… Just a few doors down from UPrince Restaurant and Hotel. We had planned on picking up a small momento of our family trip… The dark red garnets are everywhere in this area of town and I urge you to stay away from this store. They all make it seem like you are getting a deal, but do your homework and shop around. If from the US, they love getting US dollars for their exchange. These are not expensive stones, so do not pay much for them. I purchased two rings and two pendants with sterling chains. They ripped me off with a smile on their face. When they break out the calculator, it's negotiation time. Pay HALF of what they offer you at the final time. NO MORE. The stores that look less "fancy" and advertise huge discounts, are actually much better than this legitimate looking establishment. DO NOT SHOP HERE.
Written April 17, 2015
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leskobear
Texas162 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We understood this place was the most trustworthy place to buy garnet jewelry. My wife chose a lovely ring, but it was too big. The large center stone wasn't too dark and matched the surrounding stones perfectly. They said they would size it and to return the next day. The ring was still too big, but they insisted it had been sized. Upon closer review, it wasn't the same ring. The center stone was much too dark, but we couldn't tell as well under the bright lights of the store. A Mother's Day memento ruined!
Written May 19, 2018
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan6,322 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Part of the country’s biggest jewelle- ry chain, specialising in Bohemian garnet, with a huge range of gold and silver rings, brooches, cuf inks and necklaces, all featuring the small, dark blood-red stones� There is also pearl and diamond jewellery and less expensive pieces set with the dark green semi-precious stone known in Czech as vltavín (moldavite
Teplice is a small town near Prague. Garnets here are mined by a single company called Garnet Turnov. It is the only company authorized by the government to mine garnets in the Czech Republic. This is the reason the prices are exorbitantly high. You can buy beautiful Bohemian jewelery set in gold snd silver. They have outlets in Dlouhá and Panská street. The designs are awesome.
Tip: If you cannot afford the garnet pieces go for the cheaper semi-precious Moldovite which the Czechs call Vltavín.
Teplice is a small town near Prague. Garnets here are mined by a single company called Garnet Turnov. It is the only company authorized by the government to mine garnets in the Czech Republic. This is the reason the prices are exorbitantly high. You can buy beautiful Bohemian jewelery set in gold snd silver. They have outlets in Dlouhá and Panská street. The designs are awesome.
Tip: If you cannot afford the garnet pieces go for the cheaper semi-precious Moldovite which the Czechs call Vltavín.
Written February 20, 2016
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Travelko
11 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
I visited at Turnov head shop from Prague for a long way, long time, to buy some gifts.
I am engaged in jewelry relations.
This shop is the lowest.
1st-class stores do not conduct such racial discrimination!
Even if I asked the sellers many time, They didn't show me any goods.
It's clear from sellers attitude that this company has such a policy.
私が訪れた時、この店の2名の店員は人種差別的な態度でした。
何度呼び掛けても、長時間、順番を待っても、「他のお客様の接客中」を繰返すばかりで、商品を一切見せてくれません。
私は長年、宝石関係の仕事をしていますが、一流店にはこのような接客をするところはありません。
恋人やパートナーを絶対に連れて行ってはいけません。このような態度を見たらがっかりするでしょうから。
宝石に限らず、技術や接客に加えて、最後に一流かどうかを決めるのは、そこに「心」が入るかどうかだと思っています。
人種によって売りたいかそうでないかを決める店から買わずとも、どれが良いか一緒に考えてくれる店は沢山あります。
I am engaged in jewelry relations.
This shop is the lowest.
1st-class stores do not conduct such racial discrimination!
Even if I asked the sellers many time, They didn't show me any goods.
It's clear from sellers attitude that this company has such a policy.
私が訪れた時、この店の2名の店員は人種差別的な態度でした。
何度呼び掛けても、長時間、順番を待っても、「他のお客様の接客中」を繰返すばかりで、商品を一切見せてくれません。
私は長年、宝石関係の仕事をしていますが、一流店にはこのような接客をするところはありません。
恋人やパートナーを絶対に連れて行ってはいけません。このような態度を見たらがっかりするでしょうから。
宝石に限らず、技術や接客に加えて、最後に一流かどうかを決めるのは、そこに「心」が入るかどうかだと思っています。
人種によって売りたいかそうでないかを決める店から買わずとも、どれが良いか一緒に考えてくれる店は沢山あります。
Written February 21, 2019
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r_pads
Bengaluru, India27 contributions
Jul 2015 • Business
They do offer deals and bargain. They even told me no tax if you pay in cash, card means they will take tax but give a tax certificate I can claim at airport.
But i realised the Duty Free at Vaclava Prague airport is better and prices more reasonable.
But i realised the Duty Free at Vaclava Prague airport is better and prices more reasonable.
Written July 27, 2015
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carolinum
Melbourne, Australia35 contributions
Jan 2019
I have been a customer of this Granat shop since 2001, call in every time I visit Prague. I always find lovely products to bring home to Australia, in the jewellery range and in glass and crystalware embellished with garnets. I have brought home a whole range of beautiful MASKL and Rueckl products over the years, for our own collection and gifts for our sons and friends.
The shop assistants have always been exceptionally helpful, keeping items for me when necessary and at times arranging a delivery of crystal-ware not in stock momentarily in the shop to arrive before my departure from Prague. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
As a Czech-born I fully appreciate the tradition and quality of Czech garnets and know that at Granat one gets only genuine Czech products from Turnov.
Yes, there are many shops with garnet jewellery in Prague, but beware that many are offering garnets from sub-standard, even non-Czech sources and without Certificate of authenticity.
I admit to feeling offended when reading ill-informed complaints about the prices at Garnet from persons without knowledge of Czech garnets and where the genuine product comes from.
Like with everything else, there is no substitute for quality.
The shop assistants have always been exceptionally helpful, keeping items for me when necessary and at times arranging a delivery of crystal-ware not in stock momentarily in the shop to arrive before my departure from Prague. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
As a Czech-born I fully appreciate the tradition and quality of Czech garnets and know that at Granat one gets only genuine Czech products from Turnov.
Yes, there are many shops with garnet jewellery in Prague, but beware that many are offering garnets from sub-standard, even non-Czech sources and without Certificate of authenticity.
I admit to feeling offended when reading ill-informed complaints about the prices at Garnet from persons without knowledge of Czech garnets and where the genuine product comes from.
Like with everything else, there is no substitute for quality.
Written December 16, 2019
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Granat Turnov (Prague) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Granat Turnov
- Granat Turnov is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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