7x8mm Metallic Plum Purple Rosebud Faceted Beads [25]

Cost per bead:

16.8 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

7mm x 8mm pressed beads in a rosebud shape, with facets around the outer edge.

Colors/description:

Opaque plum purple with a silvery luster coating.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

I haven't noticed any significant defects.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

I'm not sure how much I like these beads.  They are very dark; in fact, it is almost hard to tell they are purple.  I think the beads would work better if they were made of translucent purple.