Preciosa Ornela 13/0 Charlotte seed beads in transparent sapphire, sold in an 18-hank bulk quantity — the single-cut facet on each tiny 1.6–1.8 mm bead catches and throws light in a way a standard rocaille simply can't. Charlottes are the go-to when sparkle and fine detail both matter.
The transparent finish delivers a clear, saturated sapphire tone that lets light pass straight through the glass, so the color reads differently in candlelight than in daylight — alive and shifting rather than flat.
Specifications
- Size: 13/0
- Color: Charlotte TR Sapphire (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
- Quantity: 18 Hanks
What to make with them
Their size and faceting make these Charlottes ideal for fine beadweaving techniques like peyote or brick stitch where you want a subtle shimmer woven into the fabric, and they're equally at home as accent rounds in needle-lace or embroidery work where that single-cut sparkle adds depth without overpowering the design.
Description
Preciosa Ornela Traditional Czech glass seed beads (rocailles) in size 13/0. Each bead measures approximately 1.7 mm across with a 0.50 mm (approx.) hole. These round seed beads are made using Preciosa's tube-cutting and hot-polishing process, which gives them a gently rounded shape and consistent hole size that works beautifully for loom work, off-loom bead weaving, bead embroidery, and general stringing projects. Use them anywhere you need classic Czech rocailles—from intricate peyote and brick stitch to fringe, edging, and multi-strand designs. Not a toy. Not intended for children under 15 years. Seed beads should be kept away from small children due to the risk of swallowing or inhalation.
- Article Number362-11330-13/0-30050
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishTransparent
- Finish VisualsClear, see-through glass color that lets light shine through.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyReds
- Qty per PackBulk Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 13/0
- Size1.6 - 1.8 mm
- Hole Size0.5