These are round, alloy metal beads, and are dark blue with the eye on both sides in enamel.
These beads have a long history. Click here to read about them on Wikipedia
These beads are fabulous as a feature bead on a hand woven macrame bracelet, or use for earrings, as a feature or special section on a necklace, or just string them all together onto a bracelet. Also fabulous if you want something really unusual in amongst your mosaic projects - there are lots and lots of places where these beads can fit in with what you are making!
Measurements: Each bead measures between 5.5-6mm x 6mm with a 1.4mm generous threading hole so you can use these beads on thin leather, string, hemp etc.
Quantity per pack: 10 beads