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Item no.:

F356

Bead material:

glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

10mm faceted teardrops with the hole through the long dimension.

Colors/description:

A mixture of clear, fuchsia, oxblood red, and green glass with a gold luster coating sprayed on part of each bead (at least, this is how they appear to me!).

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:

Crystal Monet beads have been very popular, and I'm glad to get them in this new shape.  The price is so high because the wholesaler's price is high.