Cheshire Astral Opal™ Round Beads

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with our curious Cheshire Astral Opal™ 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. A playful and imaginative addition to your collection of jewelry making supplies, they bring charm, movement, and personality to every design. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Light Purple | Fire: Blue & Green Bead Sizes 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm Hole Size 1mm Center Fully 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 Beads? Mysterious Fire & Color: Carefully grown to display shifting blue and green flashes that seem to dance across a soft purple base. Unmatched Stability: Astral Opal™ is stabilized to resist cracking, crazing, and yellowing, offering superior durability over natural opal. Perfectly Drilled: Precision-drilled through the center for effortless stringing, wire wrapping, and secure settings. Consistent Quality: A year-long layered growth process ensures each bead is unique while maintaining consistent movement and brilliance. Creative Applications Jewelry Making: Perfect for whimsical, fantasy, and storybook-inspired bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Wire Wrapping: The shifting color bands create enchanting focal points in wire-wrapped pendants. Decorative Crafts: Add a surreal, Wonderland-inspired touch to suncatchers and artistic décor. Fashion Embellishments: Introduce playful character to keychains, clothing accents, and accessories. Please Note: Astral Opal™ can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F. For best results and to preserve the integrity of your beads, avoid prolonged exposure to high heat. Due to the layered growth process, each bead is unique and color patterns may vary.