Preciosa Ornela Seed Bead 3-cut Transparent Ruby Aurora Borealis Finish 9/0

Preciosa Ornela 9/0 three-cut seed beads in transparent ruby with an AB finish, sold in a 5-hank quantity — the faceted cuts on these Czech glass beads catch light from every angle, giving ruby's deep red a lively, fractured sparkle that smooth rounds simply can't match.

The transparent ruby base glows with depth while the AB coating lays a strong multicolor rainbow reflection over every facet, shifting the red toward violet and gold as the light moves.

Specifications

• Size: 09/0
• Color: 3-cut TR Ruby AB (transparent)
• Finish: Rainbow/A.B./Iris
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 5 Hanks

What to make with them

The three-cut surface makes these a natural choice for loom and off-loom beadweaving where texture contrast matters — mix them with smooth 11/0s in peyote or brick stitch to let the facets catch the light at intervals. They're also well-suited for dense fringe, netted collars, and embroidery work where the AB shimmer reads as continuous movement across the finished piece.