Striped Plum Gold Foil Glass Designer Big Hole Bead – O1

Description

Plum Gold Foil Bead

When you’re designing a statement bracelet with richly coloured focal beads that catch light from every angle, this plum gold foil bead delivers warmth and dimension without overwhelming your composition. The hand-applied gold foil forms irregular diagonal stripes across the deep plum base glass, creating a layered effect where metallic shimmer breaks through the darker tones. Its generous proportions and substantial core suit bold, chunky designs where each component stands proud on the finished piece.

• Dimensions: 13mm length, 9mm width with slightly barrel-shaped profile
• Striped lampwork glass bead construction with embedded gold foil detail
• 5mm hole diameter accommodates thick leather cord, rubber tubing, and multi-strand wire bundles
• Deep plum base colour with metallic gold foil applied in diagonal stripe pattern
• Certified nickel-free, lead-free, cadmium-free lampwork glass meeting EC safety standards

This big hole European bead works beautifully threaded onto 4mm leather cord for unisex bracelets with minimal finishing hardware—just knot the ends and add a sliding closure. The oversized core also suits chunky European charm bracelets where you’re mixing metals and glass in equal measure, letting each bead rotate freely to show its striped pattern from different angles. Try spacing several along a length of braided satin cord with wooden barrel beads between them, creating rhythm through colour contrast rather than uniform repetition.

The gold foil sits beneath the glass surface rather than as a coating, so it won’t flake or wear away with handling. Under natural daylight the plum reads as a wine-dark burgundy with cooler undertones; under warm indoor lighting it shifts toward a richer, almost chocolate-plum hue. This colour temperature shift makes it particularly useful in glass bead designs where you want the palette to feel adaptable across seasons.