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Cost per bead:

15.2 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

7mm x 8mm rosebud-shaped molded beads with facets around the outer edge.

Colors/description:

Translucent ruby red with a mottled bronze coating.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

I haven't noticed any defects, but please note that fire-polished beads always have some imperfect facets.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

These are unusual beads.  The beads appear translucent only in very bright light.  Please note that the actual beads are more sparkly than the picture shows.