These 10x8mm Czech glass Mint Leaf beads from Preciosa Ornela are shaped like a single leaf and finished in a warm topaz glass with an inlay coating that shifts the color and surface character. If your work leans botanical, earthy, or vintage-inspired, this shape does a lot of the storytelling for you.

The topaz glass is transparent, so light moves through it, while the inlay coating layers over the surface to add depth, color shift, or sheen — keep in mind that coated finishes at medium-low durability are best protected from heavy friction in finished pieces.

Specifications

• Size: 10mm
• Color: Mint Topaz w/Inlay (transparent)
• Finish: Coated
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia

What to make with them

These leaf beads are a natural fit for earrings and pendant drops where the shape reads clearly and friction wear is minimal. They also work well stitched into bead embroidery as dimensional foliage, or strung into necklaces alongside other nature-themed components for a cohesive garden or cottagecore aesthetic.

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