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Item no.:

F369

Bead material:

glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

3mm x 6mm faceted rondels (rondels are tire-shaped).

Colors/description:

Medium translucent brown with a lustrous coating.  This color is commonly referred to as "smoky topaz" or "dark topaz", but I've decided to dispense with the fancy description.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

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:

The supplier that I got these from charges more than my usual supplier, so the price is higher.