These 4mm Preciosa Ornela fire polished rounds in transparent matte amethyst give you 100 pieces of faceted Czech glass with a finish that softens the sparkle into something decidedly more moody and intentional. The frosted surface diffuses light rather than throwing it, which makes the purple read as deeper and more complex than its clear counterpart.

The etched, non-reflective surface gives the amethyst tone a velvety, almost smoky quality — color you can see into rather than just off of.

Specifications

• Size: 04mm
• Color: Transparent Amethyst Matte (transparent)
• Finish: Transparent/Matte
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 100 Pieces

What to make with them

At 4mm, these are a natural fit for delicate earring drops, fine beaded chain fills, or densely worked peyote and brick stitch pieces where a matte texture adds visual contrast against glossy seed beads. They also layer well in strung necklaces alongside metallic or AB-finished beads when you want one element to absorb light while others reflect it.