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Cost per bead:

5 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

5mm angular ovals with a ridge in the middle.

Colors/description:

Opaque pink with a gold luster coating (see my comments about the picture below).

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

The beads appear to be in good shape.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

The picture isn't quite accurate.  First of all, the gold luster coating shows up as light brown.  In actuality, the gold color on the surface of the beads is quite visible.  Also, the pink is a bit darker.  Altogether, I think the actual beads are better-looking than the picture makes them appear.

Regarding the price, it is so high because I got these beads from one of my more expensive suppliers.