Czech Glass Dahlia Flower Beads 15mm, Set of 5, Violet Copper Finish, Jewellery Making

These are a set of five 15mm Czech glass dahlia flower beads in a rich violet with a warm copper finish. The pressed petal detail gives each bead a really satisfying depth, and the copper overlay catches the light in a way that plain purple simply wouldn't. They sit somewhere between bold and delicate, which makes them surprisingly versatile.

You could use one as a focal bead on a pair of earrings, or space a few along a bracelet for a floral, bohemian feel. They also work beautifully alongside leaves, melons, or other pressed Czech glass shapes if you are building up a more elaborate design. The copper finish ties in nicely with antique brass or bronze findings, though they look equally good with gold.

Each bead is made by artisan glassworkers in the Czech Republic, so there may be tiny variations between them. That is part of what makes them feel handmade rather than mass-produced.