Synthetic Gemstone Beads (Base) | Costume jewelry, DIY crafts, party decor | - Material: Synthetic corundum (Type IIa purity) - Size: 3-8mm (ISO 3801) - Hole Diameter: 3mm (±0.1mm tolerance) - Cut: Round brilliant (49 facets) - Treatments: Lab-created via flame fusion (ASTM C1240) | - Cost-effective, consistent color, durable - Lightweight for wearable designs | - Less valuable than natural gemstones - May have minor inclusions (▲) |
Synthetic Gemstone Beads (Advanced) | Luxury accessories, high-end crafts | - Material: Synthetic corundum (Type IIa purity) - Size: 3-10mm (▲) - Clarity: Flawless (▲) - Hole Diameter: 3mm (±0.05mm tolerance) (▲) - Cut: Enhanced brilliance (57 facets) (▲) - Treatments: Radiation-free synthesis (▲) | - Superior clarity and cut for premium sparkle - Extended size range (▲) - Higher durability (▲) | - Slightly higher cost than Base version |
Natural Gemstone Beads | High-end jewelry, collectibles | - Material: Natural ruby (GIA certified) - Size: 3-12mm - Hole Diameter: 2.5mm - Cut: Hand-cut (varies) - Treatments: Naturally formed | - Authentic value and rarity - Unique natural color variations | - Higher cost - Inconsistent color/clarity due to natural formation |
Glass Beads | Decorative arts, bulk crafts | - Material: Soda-lime glass (ISO 7201) - Size: 3-15mm - Hole Diameter: 3mm - Cut: Smooth spherical (no facets) - Treatments: None | - Affordable, lightweight, customizable colors - Resistant to fading | - Less durable than gemstone - May chip or crack under stress |
Crystal Beads | Luxury fashion, chandeliers | - Material: Lead crystal (30% PbO) - Size: 4-12mm - Hole Diameter: 3.5mm - Cut: Faceted (32 facets) - Treatments: Cut and polished | - Sparkling appearance with high refraction - Premium aesthetic appeal | - Heavy and fragile - Lead content poses safety concerns (▲) |
Plastic Beads | Children’s jewelry, temporary decor | - Material: ABS plastic (FDA compliant) - Size: 3-10mm - Hole Diameter: 3mm - Cut: Molded spherical - Treatments: UV-resistant coating | - Extremely affordable, lightweight - Resistant to chemicals and heat (▲) | - Low durability (melts at high temps) - Perceived as low-quality |