Looking for a crystal bead that slips into all your jewelry? Discover Rondes 5000 in 3 mm from Swarovski! Small, round pearls in Austrian crystal, a must for your jewelry creations, available in 21 colors.
Looking for a Swarovski crystal bead that's easy to use, immediately luminous and compatible with all techniques? The round 5000 bead in 3 mm is for you.
Unlike cabochons, which require a specific support, the 5000 bead is pierced all the way through. It can be threaded, woven and knotted. No special tools, no crimps to master. A thread, some beads, and off you go!
Rondes 5000 3 mm in crystal are the ideal size for fine, sparkling creations. Small but very present thanks to the sparkle of Swarovski crystal, they fit in anywhere :
To create volume and relief in your crystal jewelry, consider alternating round 5000 3 mm beads with other diameters in the range, such as round 5000 4 mm, 6 mm or 8 mm.
This is one of the great assets of the Swarovski 5000 3 mm pearl: a rich and coherent color chart. From the great classic Crystal transparent to the subtleties of iridescent Crystal AB, not forgetting the deep colors of Emerald, Amethyst or Siam, there's something for every creative taste.
Here are a few particularly successful combinations:
For a simple 17 to 19 cm bracelet, count 55 to 65 beads.
Rondes 5000 3 mm generally have a 0.9 mm hole, so you'll need a smaller diameter wire. For the type of wire (elastic, corded, nylon, etc.), it all depends on your project. For a quick bracelet, elastic wire is perfect. For a necklace with more hold, opt for cabled wire.