These Czech glass fire-polished opal beads are made with translucent glass, giving them a different look than the fire-polished beads that are completely opaque or completely transparent. These beads have a soft, feminine quality about them, and they're perfect for even the most elegant of jewelry designs. Try them as colorful accents in your creations next to your favorite beads, links and other components. You can mix them with pearls, gemstones, metal links and more.