These 6mm Preciosa Ornela machine-cut crystal rounds come 72 pieces to a pack, each one a jet-black base dressed in a half hematite coating that splits the bead between deep black and cool metallic grey. If you want a round that reads dramatic without shouting, this is the one.

The half hematite coating lays a mirror-like metallic sheen across part of the bead's surface, leaving the jet base exposed — the result is a two-toned play of gunmetal and black that shifts subtly as the light moves.

Specifications

• Size: 06mm
• Color: Crystal Jet Half Hematite (opaque)
• Finish: Coated
• Shape: Round
• Material: Glass Crystal, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 72 Pieces

What to make with them

Their round shape and 6mm size make them naturals for strung necklaces and bracelets with a Victorian or Gothic edge, and they work especially well alternated with matte black seed beads in bead weaving to add flashes of metallic contrast. Keep them away from high-friction settings — the coating is surface-level and will wear with repeated abrasion, so bezel or cage wire wrapping protects them better than tight knotting against rough cord.

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