9mm Olive/Cream 3-Sided Oval Beads [50] (see Defects)

Cost per bead:

7.3 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

9mm ovals with three flat sides.  These are pressed beads; the flat sides are not facets.

Colors/description:

Loose horizontal swirls of translucent olive green and opaque cream or beige.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

IMPORTANT:  While handling these beads in March 2017, I noticed that some of the beads have cracks, perhaps 10% to 15%.  Consequently, I took 20% off the price.  When using these beads, you should inspect each side of each bead to eliminate the ones with cracks.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

I love this color combination.  I got these beads from my most expensive supplier at a nice discount.  Please note that the picture is a little dark; the actual beads are a bit lighter, especially in daylight.