8mm Capri Blue Tablet Cat's Eye Beads [50] (see Defects)

Style no.:

G1023

Beads per lot:

50

Cost per bead:

11 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

China or the Czech Republic (not sure)

Size/shape:

8mm tablet-shaped (flat, round with rounded edges)

Colors/description:

Semi-translucent capri blue (blue with a hint of aqua) with striations in the glass.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

These beads are hand-drilled, and about five or more beads per strand have off-center holes, meaning that they won't sit right in a necklace.  I didn't notice this defect when I bought them.  If you are dissatisfied, please contact me for a partial refund.  They were quite expensive, so I haven't lowered the price -- although at this time all orders are getting a discount.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

These are not grade A cat's eye beads (I bought them by mail and didn't know what I would get).  The very best cat's eye beads are opaque and have more pronounced striations.  However, I still think they are nice.  The price was high, so I have to charge a lot for them.