Acrylic Beads plated with real metals and 'brushed for a nice effect

Made in the USA by one of the oldest Bead companies in the country. These super light, great quality beads are made of acrylic which is electroplated, and then dipped in fine Silver, Copper or Brass precious metal - not painted like many similar beads. As a result, they look and feel like real metal (as they are!) and work really well for chunky designs were if they were solid, would make them impossible to wear. 

Great for mixing with heavier glass or semi-precious beads when reducing weight is important.