10mm Dark Topaz Givre Flat Heart Beads [50]

Cost per bead:

8.6 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

10mm flat hearts

Colors/description:

clear glass with a cloud of translucent dark topaz (brown) glass in each bead; some beads are mostly brown

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

I haven't noticed any significant defects beyond an occasional bubble and some roughness in the holes, which makes them look a little frosty.

How photographed:

In the light tent with studio lights.  This method always makes the beads look like they aren't shiny, but they are.

Comments:

Here is the supplier's picture, which I think is a little better than my own picture because it shows more detail: