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Cost per bead:

6 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

2.5mm x 8mm rings.

Colors/description:

Glass (probably clear) with a blue/purple/brown/green metallic coating.

Defects:

The beads appear to be in good shape, although straw lines and other imperfections are visible.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

Because these beads have some surface defects, I think they are best used in informal jewelry.