Cobalt Blue Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads
Add rich blue sparkle to jewelry with Preciosa Cobalt Blue Czech glass beads. Their deep, navy-toned glass and gently rounded facets bring depth to bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Four sizes and bulk package quantities suit repeating patterns, coordinated pieces and larger beading projects.
Product specifications
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Color: Cobalt Blue, described in the original listing as rich navy blue.
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Color code: 30080.
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Material: Czech glass.
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Shape: Round, machine-faceted and fire-polished.
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Style: 151-19-001.
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Brand: Preciosa.
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Origin: Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Sizes and approximate bulk quantities
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3mm: approximately 600 beads.
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4mm: approximately 600 beads.
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6mm: approximately 300 beads.
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8mm: approximately 150 beads.
Packaging
The original listing specifies loose beads in a PE bag. Depending on inventory, beads may arrive on strands or loose in a poly bag. Your selected option determines the bead size and approximate bulk package quantity.
Choosing a size for your design
Use 3mm for tiny accents and detailed beadwork, 4mm for delicate repeating patterns, 6mm for versatile bracelet and necklace designs, or 8mm for larger blue accents. Combine sizes for graduated patterns or pair with clear glass, seed beads and metal findings.
Czech glassmaking heritage
Glass bead production in Northern Bohemia dates back to the 14th century. Glass is pressed in a mold, precisely faceted by machine and polished in direct fire. This creates brilliant, scratch-resistant beads with softer, slightly rounded facets that temper the sharp lines of machine-cut crystals. These cost-effective beads blend readily with other jewelry components in modern and vintage-inspired designs.
Small-batch production can cause slight variations in size and shape. Glass shades vary between production lots, and larger beads may appear darker because they contain more glass. Photos are for reference; monitor settings and browsers affect displayed colors. Generic sizing guides show dimensions, not this product's actual color.
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