These 8mm opaque black Czech glass rounds from Preciosa Ornela come 25 pieces to a pack and deliver serious presence — the AB finish pushes them well past basic black.

The Aurora Borealis coating lays a shifting iridescent shimmer over the opaque black base, so the beads catch light with an oily, spectral glow rather than a flat matte surface.

Specifications

• Size: 08mm
• Color: Black AB (opaque)
• Finish: Aurora Borealis
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 25 Pieces

What to make with them

Their substantial 8mm size makes them strong focal or accent beads in statement necklaces and chunky bracelets; they also work beautifully strung as spacers between metalwork components in Gothic, Victorian, or dark fantasy jewelry where the AB flash reads as depth rather than decoration.