Preciosa Ornela California Silver Pip beads in 5x7mm come 400 pieces to a pack — enough to commit fully to a design without rationing every bead. The pressed glass pip shape, made in Bohemia, Czechia, gives you a slightly flattened teardrop profile that catches light differently than a round or a standard drop.

The California Silver finish is a surface coating that shifts the color, sheen, or texture of the underlying glass, landing somewhere in that cool, metallic silver range with the kind of depth a plain silver-lined bead doesn't quite deliver.

Specifications

• Size: 07mm
• Color: Pips California Silver (mixed)
• Finish: Coated
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 400 Pieces

What to make with them

The pip's curved face and off-center drill make it a natural for peyote and RAW bezels where the shape adds organic movement, and at 5x7mm it scales well for earring drops or fringe on woven cuffs. Keep in mind the coated finish sits on the surface and has medium-low durability, so it's better suited to pieces with lower friction than, say, a bracelet that sees 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.