Are they raw or polished beads?
1302945
I think they are raw (not very shiny) although they are quite attractive. My grandchildren wear them constantly.
110270
I think that they are unpainted. However they are very smooth, no splintering.
2259314
Yes, I ordered these Swarovski elements are they really are Swarovski beads. Lee Broad
1426439
They are unsalted and raw. They are listed as coming from either California in the USA or from Turkey.
157116
They are beads so please beware when giving to children under 3. These are very well made and my family has a huge collection that has grown in the past 6 years - we have never lost an eye. However, things happen so please take care with the wee ones. All of the reviews of people giving them to infants worries me. :/
1306157
They don't come like this. They come in a very small circle and divided up like a pizza. Most of my beads were in the envelope so I can't answer this question.
1719629
I think it would be difficult to distinguish as they are dried to a fuit leather consistancy, which is what helps to preserve them. All the ones I have purchased taste very good whether I eay them as is or rehydrate for a recipe. This batch has lasted me several months and I can taste no discernable difference.
985032
I am not sure the actual makeup of the beads, but something in the back of my mind feels they come from the area near Lake Mead in Nevada. They come in a small bag and are to be placed in a glass jar (no metal- I use a small china bowl as a cover). They do not filter water but actually purify the water in a few hours. I mix the water with a wooden spoon. When using the good water, half is left in container to speed up the process. Have used these for years and confident that my water is purer than the tap water. (I check this by using my pendulum).
1273779
I'm sorry, I don't remember! I finished off the bag awhile back. My best guess is, they were raw -- they weren't salted and in no way tasted roasted or baked or processed in any way. Since they're advertised as "Ruth's Raw Goodness," they're probably raw.
1735910
They were raw. The batch I received was stalled. I wrote them and no answers.
1777766
This one was raw when I ordered it. It now looks polished from 2+ years of wear.
1337546
I really love this product but I have no idea if the beads change, they are stone and so far I have not seen a change.
2140315
Yes and they are gorgeous beads although not very true to the ones in the picture. The first time I ordered them, the colors were more true to the pic
954712
The beads are glass. It looks great and I think you would be happy if you made this purchase. The crystals are very blingy and clear and bright.
106907
they have a satin finish, i am not sure if they are actually anodized or just satin but they are not polished. i own a 110x42 and it is definitely not polished. i was a little disappointed as my chain is polished silver and i hand polished my cranks but honestly it looks just fine
1864822
I no longer have the packaging, so I cannot be sure. It is a nice set and holds up. The only marking on the tools is "BeadSmith" Sorry to not give a direct answer.
1791404
I would say the inside is "semi" rough. They have been turned/carved but not polished. The slight roughness seems to aide in grinding. I am very happy with it.