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Item no.:

F358

Bead material:

glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

6mm round, faceted

Colors/description:

Translucent medium blue with an AB coating on part of each bead.  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:

At the window in natural daylight.

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