These beads are so beautiful and shiny. I absolutely love how you can see the unique features of each and every bead. I strung and hand-knotted a necklace with a faint pink silk and I LOVE it. I'm in love with all the beads I have purchased from Intrinsic so far and plan to buy them all again soon. Plus I'm so glad to have found a supplier that addresses Fair Trade and Sustainability. That is important and the items I purchased were shipped in minimal packaging which also means a lot to me. Thank you!