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Notice how the area around the hole is somewhat raised on these faux pearl Swarovski beads. Photo by Emilena Abdul Rahman. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: Emilena Abdul Rahman
| Gemstone | Artisanal Glass |
| Natural or man made | Lab-made |
| Jewelry type | Brooch |
| Gem State | Bead |
| Color | WhiteBlack, |
| Transparency | Opaque |