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Preciosa Ornela Feather Crystal Aurora Borealis Finish with Silver 5x17mm
$237
$395
Unit price
SKU: 11FR512-SI
11FR512-SI: Czech Feather Crystal AB with Silver 5x17mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
This 5x17mm Czech glass feather bead from Preciosa Ornela brings serious sculptural presence — the elongated feather silhouette is a statement shape that does the design work for you.
The Crystal AB finish lays a strong rainbow-shifting iridescent coating over clear glass, delivering high sparkle that catches light from every angle — and it's rated permanent, so it holds up over time.
Specifications
- Size: 17mm
- Color: Crystal
- Finish: Aurora Borealis AB
- Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
What to make with them
String these feather beads as focal drops in earrings or pendants where the full 17mm length can hang freely and show off the silhouette, or space them along a necklace between seed beads for a sleek, Art Deco-influenced line.
Pickup currently unavailable at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Description
As a primary distributor of Preciosa® Traditional Czech Beads we are able to offer our customers an unbeatable selection of Czech glass beads at unbelievable prices! These versatile pressed glass beads are manufactured in the Bohemian tradition to meet the highest quality and consistency standards.
Czech glass beads exhibit superior quality, outstanding uniformity, and exceptional breadth of assortment, making them the perfect choice for any beading project!
Slight color variations due to natural properties of glass cannot be avoided.
Small Beads should be kept away from small children (danger of swallowing and/or inhalation).
Additional Details
- Article Number111-95023 5x17mm 00030/28701/54301
- BrandPreciosa Ornela
- Origin/RegionBohemia, Czechia
- MaterialGlass
- FinishAurora Borealis AB
- Finish VisualsIridescent top coating with strong rainbow shift and high sparkle.
- Finish DurabilityHigh (Permanent)
- Color FamilyCrystal
- Size17mm
$237
$395
Unit price
11FR512-SI: Czech Feather Crystal AB with Silver 5x17mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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