Experience the deep, luxurious beauty of our Black Emerald Opal Beads. Inspired by the world's rarest emeralds, this premium lab-created opal features a deep black and blue base that serves as the perfect canvas for brilliant flashes of emerald green and hints of orange fire. A top-tier choice for your collection of jewelry making supplies, these synthetic opal beads deliver a dramatic, high-contrast look to any project, from bold statement necklaces to sophisticated bracelets.
Product Specifications
Material | Lab-Grown Opal (80% Silica, 20% Polymer) |
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Color Play | Primary: Deep Black/Blue | Fire: Emerald Green & Orange |
Bead Sizes | 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm |
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?
- High-Contrast Fire & Color: Meticulously grown to display a dramatic and brilliant range of color flashes against a dark base.
- Unmatched Stability: Guaranteed not to crack, craze, or yellow over time, offering superior durability over natural opal.
- Perfectly Drilled: Each bead is precision-drilled through the center, ideal for easy stringing, wire wrapping, and setting.
- Consistent Quality: The year-long layering process ensures each bead has a unique yet consistently vibrant pattern of color.
Creative Applications
- Jewelry Making: Perfect for creating bold, statement necklaces and bracelets with a luxurious and modern feel.
- Wire Wrapping: The dramatic, high-contrast colors make these beads a striking choice for eye-catching wire-wrapped jewelry.
- Decorative Crafts: Use in projects like suncatchers or beaded curtains to add a sophisticated, jewel-toned accent to your decor.
- Fashion Embellishments: Ideal for adding a premium, executive-style touch to keychains, lanyards, and other accessories.
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.