Make your creations shine with this 8 mm Swarovski 5040 flat round bead in Crystal Aurum, featuring an intense, luminous gold finish.
Flat round faceted crystal bead—item number 5040.
With its generous 8 mm diameter, this Swarovski bead makes a striking statement in jewelry. Its flattened round shape and numerous facets beautifully highlight the Crystal Aurum color, which features a very luminous metallic gold finish. Its size makes it ideal for use as a centerpiece or as a sparkling accent in a more elaborate design. Its through-hole makes it easy to incorporate into a bracelet, necklace, or pair of earrings.
What can you do with this gold Swarovski bead?
Use it as a focal point in a bracelet that combines crystals, gemstones, and metal elements, in the style of this bracelet with gemstones and heishi beads. You can also pair it with black, deep green, burgundy, or white to accentuate its metallic effect. Its 8 mm diameter works well in jewelry where a few large beads add rhythm to smaller elements.
To better understand the differences between the major crystal brands and choose your components, check out our guide “Swarovski, PureCrystal, Aurora, or Preciosa: Which Crystal Should You Choose?” Crystal Aurum pairs particularly well with black, green, burgundy, or white.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, our tutorials and technical guides offer tips and advice on combining cut styles, balancing sparkle, and selecting the right settings for your creations.
Each piece is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Details:
Diameter: 8 mm
Hole diameter: 1 mm
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