Bohemian Origami Flower Coin Beads: Czech Glass, Purple Violet (18mm, Pack of 2)

These are a really lovely pair of Czech pressed glass coin beads in a rich purple violet, and the detail on them is what sets them apart. The surface is moulded into an origami flower or mandala-style pattern that gives them a flat, graphic quality - almost like a little piece of folded art in glass. Each bead is 18mm across, so they have real presence without being overpowering.

Because you get two in a pack, they are a natural starting point for a pair of dangle earrings, and they would work beautifully as that. You could also use them as feature beads on a bracelet or as a pendant focal on a necklace, sitting against smaller coordinating beads. The purple violet colour pairs well with teal, gold, dusty pink, or deep green if you are planning a longer piece.

They are handmade by artisan glassworkers in the Czech Republic, so there may be very slight differences between the two beads, which is all part of their charm.