This air blue opal bead comes in a translucent blue shade that hints at warm tones as the light catches its facets. Use this beautiful bead as an accent on a pair of earrings or as a spacer between beads of larger size. You can even alternate several of these beads between freshwater pearls for a classy design. The SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS style 5301 faceted bicones are being replaced with the innovative XILION cut, which features twelve upgraded facets for added sparkle. Now known as the 5328 XILION cut bicone, the new design is sure to be a fabulous addition to your designs. This item replaces our previous 5301-ABO3 faceted bicone.