These beads look exactly like the photo. I get 3mm beads to separate 2 bugle beads with a splash of color that matches the main design colors. The cut on these is perfect and the shine is important as well. For a spot of color in-between two dark bugles, a shiny, pure color, faceted round bead is the perfect answer and this bead has the turquoise/aqua shade down. And of course, you can always count on Intrinsic for top quality.