These 5x7mm pressed Czech glass Pip beads from Preciosa Ornela come 75 pieces to a pack and wear the Sfinx finish — a special surface treatment that pulls color deeper and lays a subtle mirrored quality over the opaque grey-black base. If you want a bead that reads as quietly intense rather than flashy, this is it.

The Sfinx finish works beneath the surface rather than on top of it, giving the opaque glass a shadowy, dimensional quality — less mirror, more depth, like light caught in dark water.

Specifications

• Size: 07mm
• Color: Pips Sfinx (opaque)
• Finish: Sfinx
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 75 Pieces

What to make with them

The pip shape's curved profile and centered drill make it a natural for layered bead embroidery where you want dimension without bulk, and it transitions well into wirework or chain designs where the dark, moody finish can anchor brighter accent stones. Handle with care — the Sfinx surface is delicate and doesn't hold up to friction or chemical exposure, so it's best suited to finished pieces that won't take hard daily wear.

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