These 8mm transparent cobalt rounds from Preciosa Ornela are pressed Czech glass druks — a reliable workhorse bead in a deep, saturated blue that holds its color permanently. You get 25 pieces, enough to anchor a design or build a focused run of color.

The transparent finish means you're seeing straight through the glass — stringing material, wire, or thread reads as part of the color story, and layering these over lighter elements deepens the effect noticeably.

Specifications

• Size: 08mm
• Color: Transparent Cobalt (transparent)
• Finish: Transparent
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 25 Pieces

What to make with them

Their uniform 8mm size makes them a natural choice for knotted necklaces, rosary-style chains, and bead-woven borders where consistent sizing matters. They also work well as spacers between focal beads in strung jewelry, where that clear cobalt adds weight and rhythm without competing for attention.