Shiny Grey Oval Shaped Glass Beads – (9mm)

Description

9mm Grey Glass Beads

These beads measure precisely 9mm in length with a 6mm width, creating a pleasingly plump oval profile that sits comfortably in graduated necklace layouts. The 1.6mm hole accommodates thicker stringing materials including doubled silk thread and leather cord up to 1.5mm diameter. Their mirror-bright surface reflects ambient light with the intensity of polished steel, making them read almost chrome-like in bright conditions yet softly muted under diffused studio lighting. This reflective quality transforms them into micro-mirrors within a design, bouncing light across neighbouring components.

• Dimensions: 9mm length × 6mm width with rounded ends
• Threading hole: 1.6mm diameter for flexible cord options
• High-gloss glass surface with metallic grey colouring
• Smooth oval profile without faceting or texture
• Sold individually for precise project planning

Thread these 9mm grey glass beads onto memory wire with sterling silver rounds for a sleek, monochrome bangle stack that catches wrist movement. The generous hole size makes them compatible with leather cord in natural tones, creating an industrial-meets-organic aesthetic when knotted between each bead. Their neutral metallic tone bridges warm and cool palettes equally well—pair with copper findings for an urban steampunk feel, or string alongside frosted white glass beads for a winter-inspired graduated choker. At this compact size, five beads spaced evenly create elegant drop earrings without overwhelming delicate ear wires.

The shiny coating resists fingerprints during assembly better than matte finishes, though oils from skin contact will gradually dull the surface—a quick wipe with alcohol between wearing sessions restores the original lustre. Their oval shape prevents rolling during bead board layouts, a practical advantage when arranging symmetrical patterns. This shade of grey photographs consistently across different lighting conditions, appearing neither too warm nor too cool in finished product images—a reliable choice for makers who sell their work online and need colour accuracy between studio shots and customer expectations.