Athos® par Puca® N. 18 - Opaque Amethyst New Picasso

Precision-molded in the Czech Republic, the Athos® par Puca® No. 18 is a premium holeless cabochon measuring exactly 20x10x6 mm. Professional jewelry designers value this bead for its smooth, domed surface and consistent tolerances, which allow for exact precision when building custom bezel surrounds. Since there are no drill holes, the structural integrity of the Czech glass remains uncompromised, making it an ideal focal element for advanced bead weaving projects that require a clean, uninterrupted surface.

Geometric consistency is a hallmark of the Les Perles par Puca® collection, designed by French artist Annick Puca. The Opaque Amethyst New Picasso finish offers a sophisticated, mottled texture that artfully mimics the appearance of natural semi-precious stone. This Picasso coating is fused onto a high-quality glass base, ensuring the bead possesses the durability and color fastness required for heirloom-quality jewelry pieces.

• Optimized for bead embroidery and soutache techniques
• Perfectly sized for circular bezeling with size 11/0 seed beads
• Holeless design allows for seamless glue-in settings or wire wrapping
• Engineered to complement the interconnected Puca® bead system

Integrating the Athos® par Puca® into larger compositions is effortless as it is designed to work in harmony with shapes like Amos® par Puca® or Arcos® par Puca®. The French design heritage ensures that the curvature of each bead is intended to nestle against its counterparts, facilitating the creation of complex, architectural jewelry. Beautifully complements peridot green accents for a high-contrast, nature-inspired palette.

Opaque amethyst glass provides a deep, royal violet foundation that excels in vintage-style designs. When securing these cabochons within a woven structure, utilizing high-strength S-lon FIRE thread is recommended to maintain a rigid bezel tension over time. The absence of thread holes encourages creative freedom, pushing the artisan to explore innovative mounting techniques that prioritize the visual purity of the glass form.