2mm Australian Opal Microfaceted Rounds 12 inch 175 beads
Description
Delicate, refined, and filled with unmistakable opal fire, these Australian Opal Microfaceted Rounds offer exceptional beauty in an incredibly versatile size. Each tiny gemstone bead displays the soft body color and luminous play-of-color that has made Australian opal one of the world's most sought-after precious gemstones.
The strand features a beautiful mix of creamy white, pale blue, and translucent opal tones illuminated by flashes of electric green, sky blue, pink, orange, and gold. Precision microfaceting enhances the natural brilliance of the material, creating a subtle sparkle that complements the opal's legendary color play without overwhelming its organic beauty.
At just 2mm, these beads are ideal for detailed beadwork, gemstone layering, luxury bracelets, delicate necklaces, and fine accent work alongside larger focal stones. Their small size allows designers to incorporate genuine precious opal into sophisticated jewelry while maintaining a refined, lightweight feel.
Australian opal is prized for its stability, rarity, and distinctive play-of-color. These strands offer an elegant palette of cool whites and soft blues punctuated by vibrant flashes that seem to dance across the surface as the beads move through the light.
Perfect for pairing with gold, sterling silver, diamonds, sapphires, moonstone, aquamarine, and pearls, these opals bring an unmistakable sense of luxury and craftsmanship to both contemporary and heirloom-inspired designs.
Specifications
Material: Australian Opal
Shape: Round
Color: Multicolor
Size: 2mm
Pieces: 175
Length:
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