Preciosa Ornela 13/0 Charlotte seed beads in opaque dark purple come in a generous 18-hank quantity, giving serious beaders plenty of this rich, saturated color to work with. Charlottes get their signature sparkle from a single facet cut into each tiny bead, so even a solid opaque color catches light in a way a standard round rocaille simply doesn't.

The opaque finish delivers a dense, non-translucent dark purple — the color holds its ground in any design and reads as strong and graphic rather than soft or shimmery.

Specifications

• Size: 13/0
• Color: Charlotte Opaque Dark Purple (opaque)
• Finish: Opaque
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 18 Hanks

What to make with them

At 1.6–1.8 mm, these 13/0 Charlottes are well-suited for fine needle loomwork, peyote, and bead embroidery where the single-cut facets add texture and subtle dimension without bulk. The deep purple reads especially well in Gothic, Victorian, or whimsigoth-inspired pieces — think intricate beaded collars, embroidered cuffs, or dense fringe work where color saturation does the heavy lifting.