uGems12 Created Opal Round Beads Tiny 3mm (12)

So I got the exact amount and size listed. I was blown away about how pretty they looked in person versus on a picture. My picture doesn't do them justice but I would definitely purchase more again when inspiration hits!

Opal is not abundant thus expensive. Anyhow I can't afford genuine opal that I thought I'd give Kyoto simulated a try (after finding out how unOpal like many so called imitation Opal beads are).I bought six 6mm beads and one 12mm bead, planning to make 3 pairs of earrings and 1 necklace. Plan chsnged. I ended up making this necklace and the (somewhat) matching earrings. (penny is used as a size reference)The beads are beautiful but obviously manmade (too uniform in the light reflection). The price is a bit high IMO. Kendra Scott has a couple of necklace styles using free form Kyoto Opal as pendent. They are bigger than 12mm and retailed at $85. For my new necklace and earrings I paid $55 plus tax on these beads. I am maker/user. I don't think the price of this opal beads will be worth the trouble to make and sell.

The media could not be loaded.  These were far more beautiful than I would have expected. They are definitely small, which is what I was looking for, and but make sure you’re aware of the size you’re buying. These were perfect for what I needed them for.

I got the 4 mm black fire opal beads, and they are substantially smaller than what I anticipated. I received labradorite beads also in 4 mm from another seller and in comparison, they do not match in size. They are beautiful though but quite pricey.

These are beautiful but what you get for the price really isn’t worth it.