Czech beads offer wonderful colors and finishes, often two or more finishes can be combined. Here is a list, the best way to learn is to see and touch the beads!

AB - Rainbow (multi colors) on one side or to a particular area of the bead

BRONZE - Coated with a gold mixture and baked

IRIS - Metal Rainbow coating, usually on opaque beads

GREASY - Semi opaque with a shiny finish

FROST/GHOST- Matte finish with a sheen

OPAL - Pearl finish, sometimes a milky look with reflective quality

OPAQUE - Can not see through the bead

IRIDESCENT - Lustrous rainbow of colors

LUSTER - Transparent glaze

MAREA- Gold finish on part of the bead

MATTE - Non shiny or flat color, also called etched. Can also be AB

METALLIC - metal coated, bead appears reflective

PEACOCK - A rainbow metallic finish, usually with a blue green tint

PEARL - Opaque with a luster coat

SATIN - Soft dull or flat sheen

TRANSPARENT - Clear glass you can see through

VITRIAL - Silver finish on part of the bead