These 3mm dark amethyst fire polished rounds from Preciosa Ornela pack a lot of punch for a small bead — faceted Czech glass that catches light with every turn, in a rich, deep purple that reads as genuinely jewel-toned. You get 100 pieces per pack, so there's enough to commit to a full design.

Transparent glass with no surface coating means light travels straight through the dark amethyst tint, giving each facet a clean, wine-dark glint rather than a flat or frosted look.

Specifications

• Size: 03mm
• Color: Transparent Dark Amethyst (transparent)
• Finish: Transparent
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 100 Pieces

What to make with them

At 3mm, these are ideal as spacers between larger focal beads in strung necklaces and bracelets, or as seed-bead alternatives in bead-woven structures like peyote and right-angle weave where a bit of sparkle and precise sizing matter.