Preciosa Ornela 11/0 seed beads in transparent cobalt matte, sold by the hank — this is a rich, cool blue in a finish that tones down the shine without losing any of the depth. Cut from glass tube in Bohemia, Czechia, these rocailles bring consistent sizing (2.0–2.2 mm) that serious bead workers count on.

The transparent matte finish lets light move through the cobalt glass while a matte surface diffuses the glare, giving you that moody, almost velvety blue that reads as deep and quiet rather than flashy.

Specifications

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

What to make with them

The reliable 11/0 sizing makes these a go-to for peyote and brick stitch work where even tension matters, and the muted cobalt reads beautifully in ocean-inspired loom pieces or woven bracelets where you want color without high shine competing with metallic accents.