Red Carmen Metallic Pearl Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads
Add deep red metallic shine to your jewelry with these Preciosa Red Carmen Metallic Pearl Czech glass beads. Their rounded facets reflect rich red highlights against dark areas, creating a distinctive faceted imitation-pearl appearance for bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Product specifications
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Color and finish: Red Carmen Metallic Pearl, reference 23980/70498.
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Material: Jet black Czech glass with a pearlized coating. These are imitation pearls, not natural pearls.
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Shape: Round, machine-faceted and fire-polished.
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Coating: Pearlized six times by dipping in pearl essences, then finished with a clear protective layer.
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Style: 152-19-001.
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Brand: Preciosa.
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Origin: Czech Republic.
Sizes and approximate package counts
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3mm: approximately 150 beads.
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4mm: approximately 120 beads; hole diameter 0.80mm.
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6mm: approximately 80 beads; hole diameter 0.85mm.
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8mm: approximately 75 beads; hole diameter 0.95mm.
The 3mm hole diameter is not specified. Use the documented hole measurements to select stringing material, allowing room for a needle and any repeated thread passes.
Packaging
These imitation pearls have traditionally been supplied on temporary production strands, using the thread on which they were dipped and pearlized. Depending on inventory, beads may arrive on strands or loose in a poly bag. The listed approximate count applies to your selected size.
Choosing a size for your jewelry
Choose 3mm or 4mm for small spacers and detailed accents, 6mm for repeating bracelet or necklace patterns, and 8mm for bolder accents or earrings. The deep red metallic finish pairs with clear glass, contrasting colors and metal findings in modern and vintage-inspired designs.
Czech glassmaking heritage
Made in Northern Bohemia in the Czech Republic, these beads continue a glassmaking tradition dating back to the 14th century. Glass is pressed in a mold, precisely faceted by machine and polished in direct fire to soften the facet edges before the decorative pearl finish is applied.
The existing supplier information describes these imitation pearls as completely lead-free and made using ecologically responsible technologies under EU environmental supervision.
Small-batch production can cause slight differences in bead size and shape. Glass shades vary between production lots, and larger beads may appear darker because they contain more glass. Photos are for reference; monitors and browsers affect displayed colors. Size-comparison guides show dimensions, not this product's actual color.
