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Style no.:

G1534

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

12mm flat ovals.

Colors/description:

Black with a gray and olive green mottled coating (more gray than green), with a matte finish (the matte finish is accomplished by washing the beads in acid).

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

The beads appear to be in good shape.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

I'm not that happy with these beads.  I think the matte finish doesn't work well with the mottled coating.  The overall effect is just dark and dull.