This year’s Black Friday bead is called Sense of Shimmer ($50 USD). This limited edition bead has loads of shimmer which is easy to see even in dull light. The green glass is very subtle and gives an earthy quality to the overall effect.
I absolutely love it with all the Black Onyx.
Of course, it looks really good with copper. This almost has a retro feel to it with the Feldspar Moonstone and the two Round Sunstone Beads.
The shimmer also looks fantastic with older Christmas beads, so if you have some you might want to give that a try.
I also like it with Daylight Brilliance from Black Friday of 2016. I’ve added in last year’s Black Friday bead, Snowflake Obsidian Facet Bead and a Smoky Quartz Bead.
When looking through my bead collection, I noticed the Chances Bead and thought it might work with the Sense of Shimmer beads.
Now to try it with newer beads. Here it is with the Happy New Year! Bead and in the middle, Hearts of Joy.
Lastly, here is Sense of Shimmer with the Golden Swirl Bead. I quite like this combination.
I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts about this bead. I think the price is really good and it delivers a good hit of shimmer, but the colour won’t be for everyone. I think it looks absolutely delicious.
Disclosure: As always, these beads were provided as samples by Trollbeads USA.
Beautiful! I like this bead best in combination with the winter collection. Do you think there will be variation in the colouring of this bead, or would it be safe to order online?
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I think this one will be pretty consistent in colouring, just based on the two samples I have. We will know more once retailers start posting the ones they have. Glad you like it!
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I smiled when I saw the picture of sense of shimmer with the older Christmas beads over the balsam bow. The year you reviewed that Christmas kit you took a picture of those beads over a bow and I was struck by how much the 2nd from the right bead looked like the bow itself… and of course that made me buy it. It has been lonely over the years and I think it would enjoy sitting next to sense of shimmer on a bracelet. I like your remark on how the green glass lends a earthy overtone to the shimmer. I wanted the pyrite last year but in the end I felt it was a little too “discotek” Thank you for the review and all the enabling you do.
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Ooo, I see what you mean about the bead looking like the tree. I get your point about the pyrite being a bit disco like. The shimmer beads are so wonderful with the glass overlay. The effect is so subtle and there’s some depth to the bead. Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
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This looks so dramatic with the black onyx. And it’s the hint of green that I really like. The thing is, in every one of your beautiful combinations you’ve used a pair of beads. Are you tempting us into spending even more money 😂
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Marisa, I am now totally addicted to pairs and I actually blame Paul Krans of Elfbeads for that. He’s the one who started sending me pairs, which makes it so easy to put together a bangle. I also really like this bead with the Black Onyx. Although really, anything looks good with Black Onyx!
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So pretty love your copper bangle designs especially the first one.
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Thanks Melissa!
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Your photos are great! It looks awesome with the black onyx beads. 👀💕
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Thanks April! I think I like it best with black for now.
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I love the color. It looks like copper with a patina. Bought 2.
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Sweet!
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