Preciosa Ornela's 5x16mm Thorn beads are pressed Czech glass in a slender, elongated spike shape that brings strong linear movement to any design. White Alabaster Yellow Silk Matte gives them a soft, warm glow without any shine to compete with surrounding elements.

The alabaster base reads as a creamy, diffused white with a quiet yellow warmth underneath, and the matte silk finish keeps the surface hushed and velvety rather than glassy.

Specifications

• Size: 5x16mm
• Color: Whites
• Material: Glass, made in Bohemia, Czechia

What to make with them

Their tapered spike form is ideal for fringe work — think earring drops, lariat ends, or cascading necklace fringes where the elongated shape creates natural movement. They also work beautifully stitched into peyote or right-angle weave as accent spikes, or wired individually as delicate bridal ear drops.