Black Czech Glass Melon Beads with Red Wash (5mm, Pack of 25)

These little melon beads are a real workhorse of the bead box, and the black with red wash colourway gives them something a bit special. The fluted, ribbed surface catches the light beautifully, and the red wash settles into the grooves to give a depth of colour you just don't get with a plain opaque bead. At 5mm they're a neat, versatile size, small enough to use as spacers between larger focal beads, but interesting enough to stand on their own in a simple bracelet or a pair of earrings. They work particularly well threaded alongside other dark or jewel-toned beads, and they're a natural partner for anything with a Picasso or antiqued finish. Each pack contains 25 beads, all crafted in the Czech Republic by artisan glassworkers. If you like a bit of drama in your jewellery without going overboard, these are the sort of bead you'll keep reaching for.