These Preciosa Ornela 10/0 seed beads in Terra Intensive Purple Matte come by the hank, cut from glass tube in Bohemia for the consistent sizing and reliable hole alignment Czech glass is known for. The Terra coating earns a durability rating of 1 — the highest — so these hold up through everyday-wear pieces without sacrificing that matte, handcrafted look.

The Terra coating settles over an intensive purple base with an earthy, ceramic-like surface that reads more atelier than mass-produced — moody and rich without any shine competing for attention.

Specifications

• Size: 10/0
• Color: Purples
• Finish: Terra Coated/Intensive
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

At 2.2–2.4 mm, these work beautifully in peyote and brick stitch cuffs where the matte finish creates subtle depth across repeating patterns, and they're a natural fit for loom-woven pieces or fringe earrings leaning into autumnal or gothic color palettes.