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Turquoise Glass Beads Cool, luminous, with the bright clarity of a Mediterranean shallow or a clear summer sky. Turquoise Glass Beads bring that singular blue-green colour into decorative work, arts and crafts, event styling, and memorial settings. The shade falls between sky blue and sea green, which is exactly why it works as a centrepiece colour in so many design briefs. What you are buying Each bead has a rounded, domed top and a flat disc-type base, measuring between 17 and 19 mm across. The flat bottom keeps the beads stable on a tabletop or in a planter and makes them easy to glue down into a fixed display. The turquoise colour is bonded inside the molten glass during manufacture, so it is permanent; the beads keep their luminous tone whether they are sitting in dry décor, submerged in a vase of water, or dressing a pond surround. Where Turquoise Glass Beads are used These beads are decorative spheres, not jewellery beads, which makes them at home in display work rather than necklaces or bracelets. Common uses across Ireland: Arts and crafts masterpieces, mosaic work, and resin pours Wedding centrepieces, particularly beach, ocean, or pastel colour themes Floral arrangements, vase fillers, and plant toppers in pots Window and retail displays where a bright, eye-catching colour is wanted Memorial work where a soft sea-green accent suits a peaceful palette Candle plates, lantern bases, and tealight settings, where the beads diffuse the light Indoor water features and decorative bowls, where the colour intensifies underwater Sizes and pack options Pack size Use case Sample bag Sample matching, single-vase fills, mock-ups 15 kg bag Smaller event work, planters, single memorial settings 25 kg bag (standard) Multiple table centrepieces, larger memorial beds, retail displays 250 kg, 500 kg, 1000 kg Commercial event work, hospitality, trade-event installations The 25 kg bag is the standard unit; the larger 250 kg, 500 kg, and 1000 kg options are designed for venues, event stylists, and commercial décor where consistency across a big quantity matters. Use the Midland Stone online calculator, or call our team, to work out the right pack for your job. Pairings that work well With clear or frosted glass beads for a soft, watery layered look With white opal chippings or quartz pebbles for a clean coastal palette With cobalt or aqua blue beads for a graduated ocean-tone display With pink or yellow beads for a brighter, more playful colour scheme With mirror chippings for serious sparkle in wedding centrepieces Order a sample first Turquoise can read more blue or more green depending on the surrounding colour and the lighting. We strongly recommend ordering a sample of Turquoise Glass Beads before purchasing a larger quantity, so you can place a small handful in your vase, planter, or candle setting and confirm the look under the lighting you actually plan to use. For event work in particular, buy the full project quantity in one order to keep the shade consistent across every table. FAQs Are Turquoise Glass Beads suitable for jewellery making? No. These are decorative spheres with a domed top and flat disc base; there is no central hole for cord, wire, or thread. They are designed for display, vase fills, and craft work, not for stringing into jewellery. If you need beads for jewellery, look for products specifically described as drilled or threaded. Will the turquoise colour fade outdoors or under water? No. The turquoise pigment is bonded into the molten glass during manufacture. Sunlight, rain, frost, and pond water all leave the colour untouched. The beads can even intensify slightly when submerged, which is why so many indoor water-feature designs use them as a base layer. What pack sizes are available? Turquoise Glass Beads come in a sample bag, 15 kg, 25 kg, 250 kg, 500 kg, and 1000 kg formats. The standard 25 kg bag suits most domestic and event use; the larger 250 kg upwards options are designed for commercial décor and venue work. Share your quantity and we will quote the right pack and delivery. Ready to order? Use live chat, call our team, or visit your nearest Midland Stone retailer to request a sample or place a full order of Turquoise Glass Beads. Tell us about your event, memorial, or design project and we will help you finish it beautifully.