Preciosa Ornela's Czech glass Thorn bead is a 5x16mm pressed glass spike with a top hole, and this 240-piece lot gives you serious working quantity of one of the most architectural shapes in the lineup.

The Sfinx finish sits on an opaque grey-black base, deepening the color while adding a subtle mirrored depth that shifts the surface between matte and quietly reflective — handle with care, as this finish is delicate and dislikes friction and chemicals.

Specifications

• Size: 16mm
• Color: Deep Sfinx Top (opaque)
• Finish: Sfinx
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia
• Quantity: 240 Pieces

What to make with them

The elongated spike profile and top hole make Thorns a natural for fringe work, chandelier earrings, and collar necklaces where the beads hang freely and show their full silhouette; they also layer well into Gothic or Victorian-inspired bib designs alongside seed beads and chain.

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