Messar 1200Pcs Faceted Rondelle Beads, 6mm Crystal Glass Beads AB Color Plated Bicone (24 Mixed Colors) Review (2026)

What is in the box

This set packages 1200 faceted glass beads at approximately 6mm, split roughly evenly across 24 different colors, with about 50 beads per color according to retailer listings, along with a plastic organizer box to sort and store them by color after opening. That organizer is a practical inclusion for a set this size, since 1200 loose beads of similar size but different colors would otherwise need to be sorted manually into separate containers before use. The beads are sold with a roughly 1mm hole size, standard for stringing on beading wire, cord or thread used in typical bracelet and necklace projects.

Shape and finish

The listing itself uses both rondelle and bicone in its title and description, which describes two related but distinct faceted shapes, a rondelle being a flattened disc shape and a bicone being two cones joined at their wide ends, so buyers who care about the exact silhouette should look closely at product photos before ordering rather than relying on the title alone. Every color in the set carries an AB, or aurora borealis, plating, an iridescent coating applied to the surface that adds a rainbow like shimmer and extra sparkle beyond what plain colored glass alone provides.

Color range and project planning

Twenty four mixed colors in one set gives a beader a wide palette to pull from for varied projects, including birthstone inspired pieces, matching an outfit's colors or building multicolor patterned bracelets, without needing to buy each color separately. Because the beads ship pre packaged together rather than sorted by the buyer from a bulk mix, a beading table stocked with one set covers a broad range of small projects, which particularly suits classroom settings, gift making sessions with multiple people, or anyone who likes to switch color palettes frequently between projects rather than commit to a single color scheme.

Plating durability over time

AB plating and other electroplated finishes on budget priced crystal glass beads are generally thinner than the coatings used on premium branded crystal, and that thinner coating can show visible wear, dulling or slight color shift after years of regular handling, exposure to skin oils, lotion and repeated wear. This is a known tradeoff across the budget crystal bead category rather than a flaw specific to this set, and it is one reason the site's own listing flags plating durability as a consideration. Pieces meant for occasional wear or gift giving will show this wear more slowly than pieces worn daily for years.

Value for the bead count

At 1200 pieces across 24 colors, the per bead cost on a set like this tends to come in lower than buying the same total bead count in single color strands from a specialty bead shop, making it a reasonable choice for anyone producing multiple pieces or teaching a group class where cost per project matters. The included storage box also adds practical value beyond the beads themselves, saving a buyer from purchasing a separate organizer for sorting the color assortment. Buyers focused on premium crystal clarity and color consistency for a single high end piece, rather than volume and variety, may still prefer a smaller set from a specialty crystal brand instead of a large mixed color assortment like this one.

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