Preciosa Ornela 11/0 Czech glass seed beads in Transparent Ruby Matte come by the hank, giving you a serious quantity of a color that earns its place in any red-forward design. The matte finish takes a classic transparent ruby and dials the drama down just enough to feel intentional rather than flashy.

The transparent ruby glass lets color glow from within while the soft matte surface diffuses light into a hushed, velvety depth — rich without being glossy.

Specifications

• Size: 11/0
• Color: Transparent Ruby Matte (transparent)
• Finish: Transparent/Matte
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

At 11/0, these are a natural fit for peyote and brick stitch work where the matte surface adds textural contrast against metallic or glossy beads in the same piece. They also thread up beautifully in loom weaving for geometric patterns where that deep, quiet red anchors bolder accent colors.