Round beads will always be a necessity in any beader's collection. Give these 16mm chessboard crystal Swarovski beads a try the next time you're making a beautiful piece of jewelry. These new Art Deco inspired beads have a perfect round shape and square facets that creates a timeless graphic look. Thanks to their new geometric faceting these beads have the optimum sparkle and shine. Their translucent color, with its abs finish gives them an elegant look, perfect for any earring, necklace or bracelet. This finish gives one side of the bead an opalescent shine when the light hits it, making it even more eye appealing. Use Swarovski crystals only when you want to look your very best.