4mm Mauve Round Glass Pearls [118+] (see Comments)

Cost per bead:

1.7 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

Czech Republic

Size/shape:

4mm round (spherical).

Colors/description:

White glass beads with a synthetic mauve-colored pearl coating.

Hole size:

1mm (estimated).

Defects:

I haven't noticed any defects, but please note that Czech glass pearls have a thin synthetic coating, and I don't know how durable it will be.  In the years that I've been selling Czech glass pearls, I have received only a couple complaints about the durability.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

Important:  I started to realize in 2014 that synthetic pearls sometimes fade, and in early 2015 I resolved not to buy any more pearls.  These mauve pearls didn't seem to be affected.  However, in December 2015 I noticed that they have lightened slightly.  They are now a rich pink, but I wouldn't call them mauve any more.  As to how much more they may fade, I don't know.  I have reduced the price by $1.60 per lot, which is 44%.