6mm Clear/Crimson Nugget Beads [50]

Cost per bead:

5.4 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

6mm slightly oval beads with a diamond pattern on four sides that makes them look somewhat like nuggets.  For a long time I called them barrel-shaped beads, but that really isn't accurate.

Colors/description:

Clear glass with swirls of translucent crimson red; some beads have more red than others.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

The beads have a lot of bubbles in them, but I've never considered bubbles to be a serious defect.  In fact, I find them charming.  The beads are quite small and the bubbles aren't very noticeable.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

These aren't fancy beads, but I find them interesting.