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Item no.:

G953

Bead material:

glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

many shapes (see picture) ranging in size from 4mm to 24mm

Colors/description:

glass beads (probably clear) with an orange synthetic coating, and then speckles of gold color splashed on the surface; the number of speckles is not consistent from one bead to the next, and some beads may have few speckles

Defects:

While handling the beads, some dark gold-colored flecks came off, and I believe I also saw an orange fleck.  Whether or not this means the coatings are not durable, I can't say.  Also, not all beads are perfectly round.

Comments:

These are gorgeous beads, and if the possibility that the gold flecks may come off with time doesn't bother you, I think you will like them.