This 5mm Swarovski XILION cut bicone amethyst crystal is the perfect addition to any beading project. These translucent faceted crystals make a beautiful addition to any piece of jewelry. Use these great small beads as accents, spacers or simply string a whole strand for a dazzling effect. However you choose to incorporate these crystal bicone beads into your jewelry designs you can rest assured you are getting a high quality product. Use these crystals when you are ready to look your very best. The SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS style 5301 faceted bicones are being replaced with the innovative XILION cut, which features an increased number of alternating large and small facets. Now known as the 5328 XILION cut bicone, the new design creates higher brilliance and is sure to be a fabulous addition to your beaded designs. This item replaces our previous 5301-AMY5 faceted bicone.