9mm Beige Luster Oval Beads [50] (see Defects)

Style no.:

G1339

Beads per lot:

50

Cost per bead:

7 cents

Bead material:

Glass

Country of origin:

India

Size/shape:

8.5mm to 9.5mm long ovals (football shaped); about 7mm wide.

Colors/description:

Opaque beige beads with a luster coating

Hole size:

1mm or perhaps 1.2 (my estimated.

Defects:

These are Indian beads, and they have a rustic appearance.  I have noticed the following problems:  Some beads are lighter or darker than others.  Some beads are perfectly oval (football-shaped), while others are a more squat (meaning that some beads have flat ends).  Some beads have a mild beige mottling on part of the bead, or they have dark spots.  Please note that I eliminated some defective beads while I was packaging these beads, and I also included one extra bead in each lot.

How photographed:

At the window in natural daylight.

Comments:

Indian beads are always more rustic than Czech beads, but I personally like that look, which is why I get them.  Indian beads are best used in informal jewelry.  These beads are a favorite of mine.  When I reposted the beads in March, 2016, I was able to reduce the price by 70 cents because the supplier's price had dropped.  My picture is old and somewhat dark.