Preciosa Ornela 13/0 Charlotte seed beads in transparent sapphire — a single-cut bead with one facet ground into it, creating a subtle sparkle that standard rocailles simply can't match. At 1.6–1.8 mm and sold by the hank, these Czech glass Charlottes give fine beadwork a jewel-like shimmer without adding bulk.

The transparent finish lets light pass cleanly through the glass, so the sapphire blue reads with depth and clarity — and that one ground facet catches and throws light in a way that makes even a plain strand look intentional.

Specifications

• Size: 13/0
• Color: Charlotte Transparent Sapphire (transparent)
• Finish: Transparent
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 1 Hank

What to make with them

Charlottes at 13/0 are a go-to for Victorian-style bead embroidery, tambour work, and needle-woven pieces where you want texture and glint within a fine-scale design. They also layer beautifully alongside 11/0 seed beads in peyote or brick stitch borders, adding a tonal sparkle without disrupting the bead count math.