15.5mm Light Violet/Gold Luster Dagger Beads [50]
Style no.: |
G2352 |
Beads per lot: |
50 |
Cost per bead: |
9 cents |
Bead material: |
Glass |
Country of origin: |
Czech Republic |
Size/shape: |
15.5mm (long) x 5mm (wide) x 3mm (thick) dagger-shaped beads with the hole running sideways through the narrow end. |
Colors/description: |
Light violet with a bright gold-luster coating (see Comments below). |
Hole size: |
1mm (estimated). |
Defects: |
I haven't noticed any defects. |
How photographed: |
Under two daylight-balanced lamps. Note: Using lamps leaves two bright spots on each bead -- especially on round beads -- but that can't be helped. Also, the close-up shots may show defects that the human eye can't discern. |
Comments: |
The official name of this color is "smoky topaz/gold luster". What that implies is that the glass is a light smoky topaz color (light brown or gold). However, when you look at the beads in bright light, you can definitely see a violet color. The violet color may be caused by light reflections within the bead. Covering a bead with a gold coating will create pink or violet light reflections inside the beads. Please note that these beads are more expensive than most dagger beads I have carried in the past, thus the high price. Also, the supplier says they are 16mm, but they measure at 15.5mm. |
Date first posted: |
January 8, 2018 |
Supplier: | E |
Caleb's notes: |
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