These vintage Czechoslovakian glass beads were made in molds during the 1980s and early 1990s. However, they are perfectly smooth with no mold marks whatsoever. The bead is a deep purple with small white stripes. The white is an accent and the purple color is definitely predominant. The bead is basically round with a slight elongation and it is fluted. The bead has a lot of visual interest in terms of both shape and color. The bead is 8 mm wide. The bead channel will accommodate up to a 0.5 mm string. Price is for 10 beads.