These are Preciosa Viva Rosemontées — domed, foil-backed crystal stones set in individual brass cups, ready to sew directly onto fabric or leather. At 3mm, they land in that sweet spot between subtle and statement, and the Gold Aurum coating gives each stone a warm, honeyed depth that shifts in the light.

The Aurum coating layers a molten amber-gold over the crystal, so the stones read less like rhinestones and more like drops of aged amber or antique gilt — warm, a little mysterious, and very much at home in earthy or richly layered palettes.

Specifications

• Size: 3mm
• Color: Viva Rosemontee Gold Aurum (mixed)
• Finish: Coated
• Material: Glass Crystal in Brass Setting, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 144 Pieces

What to make with them

Sew them in tight clusters onto velvet ribbon for a collar or cuff trim, or scatter them across a corset busk for that Bridgerton-era opulence. They also work beautifully stitched along the spine of a beaded cuff or used as accent points in tambour embroidery. Because the surface coating has medium-low durability, keep them away from high-friction areas like waistbands or cuffs that see a lot of wear.

The finish on these beads is delicate. Avoid prolonged exposure to friction, moisture, skin acids, and harsh chemicals to preserve the surface coating.