18mm Gray/Topaz Duck Bill Beads [20]

Cost per bead:

20 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

18mm long x 9mm wide "duck bill" shaped beads with the hole running sideways through the narrow end.  Each bead has a seam down the center.

Colors/description:

A loose mixture of opaque satiny gray with a translucent dark topaz.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

I noticed one malformed bead, but otherwise they appear to be in good shape.  Since these beads have a premium price, I inspect them individually.  If you receive defective beads, that means that I didn't see the defect, and you should contact me.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

I was a little hesitant to get these beads, but I was pleasantly surprised when I got them.  I think they are absolutely wild, with a highly original color scheme.