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Cost per bead:

6.2 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

9mm flat ovals.

Colors/description:

Clear glass with loose stripes of translucent wine red and opaque white.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

The beads appear to be in good shape.  I didn't notice any pits or cracks.  However, beads like these are prone to both, so you may find some.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

The red in these beads is very muted.