Cheshire Astral Opal™ Puffed Coin Beads

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with our curious Cheshire Astral Opal™ Coin Beads. Crafted from our premium lab-created synthetic opal, these whimsical beads feature a pale purple base that shifts with mysterious stripes of blue and green fire, appearing and disappearing as the light moves. The modern, gently curved coin shape provides a wide, luminous surface that maximizes this fire, perfect for sophisticated designs that lay flat. A truly classic choice for your jewelry making supplies, these synthetic opal beads bring a new level of brilliance to your craft. Product Specifications Material Lab-Grown Astral Opal™ (80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Light Purple | Fire: Blue & Green Bead Sizes 6mm with 3.2mm thickness, 8mm with 3.6mm thickness Drill Options 1mm Full (Center Drilled) Quantity Sold by the Individual Bead Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Opal Puffed Coins? Glistening Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a beautiful, yet complex range of color play. Modern Shape: The puffed coin (or lentil) shape is perfect for creating classic necklaces, station bracelets, and elegant dangle earrings that offer a contemporary yet timeless look. Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal. Consistent Quality: The year-long layering process ensures each bead has a unique yet consistently vibrant pattern of color. Creative Applications Jewelry Making: The center-drilled coin shape is ideal for creating stunning necklaces that lay flat, elegant station bracelets, and sophisticated dangle earrings. Wire Wrapping: The color shifting blue to purple base and green fire makes these coin beads a fantastic choice for intricate wire-wrapped jewelry in any metal color. Decorative Crafts: Incorporate them into suncatchers or ornaments to add a touch of brilliance to your home. Fashion Embellishments: The perfect accent for any accessories, formal wear, and creating a classic look. Please Note: Our lab-created opals can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F. For best results and to maintain the integrity of your beads, please avoid exposing them to high heat. Due to their unique composition, every bead is unique and color may vary.