Laser Etched Czech Coin Beads: Crystal Picasso - Lotus Flower Design, 17mm (Pack of 2)

These are a pair of 17mm Czech glass coin beads in a beautiful crystal Picasso finish, each one laser etched with a lotus flower design on the front and back. The etching is permanent, so there is no risk of it wearing away with handling, which is always reassuring when you are putting time into a piece of jewellery.

The crystal Picasso colouring gives the beads a warm, earthy iridescence that shifts slightly depending on the light. It is the kind of finish that works just as well with natural linen cord as it does with silver findings. The flat coin shape makes them a natural choice for earrings, where they can hang cleanly and show off the lotus motif without anything getting in the way. They would also sit beautifully as a focal point on a bracelet or a pendant.

Handcrafted by artisanal glassworkers in the Czech Republic, these are a fairly rare find in the UK.