Let your designs blossom with our Orchid Astral Opal™ Beads. Crafted from our premium lab-created synthetic opal, these elegant beads feature a deep purple base alive with cascading rainbow fire, accented by flashes of pink and orange. A rich yet refined addition to your collection of jewelry making supplies, they bring floral inspiration and sophisticated color to every creation. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Dark Purple | Fire: Rainbow 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? Botanical Fire & Color: Carefully grown to showcase a deep purple base with vibrant, cascading rainbow fire. 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 brilliance. Creative Applications Jewelry Making: Ideal for floral-inspired bracelets, rich necklaces, and refined earrings. Wire Wrapping: The deep purple tones and rainbow fire create elegant focal points in wire-wrapped designs. Decorative Crafts: Add botanical elegance to suncatchers and decorative accents. Fashion Embellishments: Elevate keychains, bag charms, and accessories with sophisticated color. 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.
