I was talking to a new beader and mentioned that I wasn't a big fan of things that expensively sparkled and glittered. I much prefer the Czech Fire Polish crystals as the Czech seem to come up with the most luscious of colors.
Then as I was sorting out an attic box I found my inherited purse - It does glitter very nicely - I guess I do have an odd piece here and there of blingy, faceted glittering stones.
The construction is fascinating and it's quite heavy.
It's fun to take out and just admire.
These are a few Fire Polished crystals that I picked up in Tucson this February. See what I mean about great colors. I'll take the color over the sparkle any day.