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Item no.:

F346

Bead material:

glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

8mm round or possibly oval beads with a pattern of small spiral facets.

Colors/description:

Glass beads (probably clear) with a dark-gray metallic (i.e., hematite) finish.  I don't know if there is actual hematite in the finish, but I think it's possible since hematite is not very expensive.

Defects:

I haven't noticed any significant defects.  However, fire-polished beads always have some imperfect facets.  To read about the fire-polishing process, click here.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

These are some of the fanciest faceted beads I have ever carried.  The imperfections in the facets (from fire-polishing) seem to be minimal.