Click picture to see entire image:

Style no.:

F357

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

6mm round, faceted

Colors/description:

Translucent alexandrite with an AB coating on part of each bead.  Alexandrite glass appears light blue in some kinds of light, and rosy pink in others.  AB (aurora borealis) coatings are silver but reflect a variety of hues.

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:

The picture was taken by the supplier.

Comments:

For a long time I considered AB beads to be unsophisticated, but I have begun to change my mind.  AB coatings look very good on some colors.