White Beads With Colored Coating that CHIPS OFF!
355453
I suppose I should have paid more attention to the photos. I was thinking, since they are glass, that they would be solid colored glass. They are NOT. They are white beads with a colored coating that chips off. Now, looking at the pictures, where the holes are, you can see the coating is inconsistent with the rest of the bead. I only used a couple, but some were stuck together and when I broke them apart, the coating chipped off.  The only good thing about these beads is the colors
3641627
Only had it for a month or so now and the black color changing coating is chipping off. I wish it didn't have the coating on it. When I ordered I guess I didn't realize it had that. I just thought it was white like the picture. So kinda my own fault, but couldn't find another one with the same exact wording on it either.
3778093
Disappointed they're just white plastic beads painted blue with cheap paint. The paint rubs off and stains all over. Left my arm blue for days after only wearing the bracelet for a short amount of time.
604942
The stones are essentially dark gray with black striations. There were only 3 beads that could be considered light gray, but certainly NONE were black and white.  They will be returned.
2855537
When i received the item i was impressed very nice and what looked like good quality. However i have made 4 different bracelets with these beads and they tarnished immediately and the braclets that were made had only been used ones. This situation is very embarrassing and disappointing to me because a make the bracelet to obtain donations for a foundation that I'm affiliated with and for my work to tarnish why my supporter is wearing makes me look bad and will not recommended or even consider any product from this supplier again!!!
814428
After wearing the bead on my Pandora bracelet for a week, the skull completely vanished from the bead and now it just looks like a white bead.  Very disappointed with this product.
858189
Chipped lacquer right out of the box, just aluminum or stainless with a thin coating that comes off with hand washing
4963689
Very pretty - just as pictured - quality is poor - slid canister back to the wall and BARELY touched another canister & immediately chipped showing white ceramic underneath - with the bright red coloring it looks awful - very sad - perfect color for
My kitchen
2919390
Poor quality, do not look like pearls, not 48 inches long and definitely not 12mm beads, 6mm at best.  The only part of the description that was right is that they are white, not pearl white, but white.
2975439
Description from company states "Set includes 9 beads in bright, non-toxic colors and one 28" cord," but I received 8 brightly colored beads and 1 random pastel blue bead (which is also one of two considerably smaller beads than all the rest).  In looking through other reviews here, it seems others have contacted Holgate with similar complaints (smaller, off-colored or unstained beads) and have been told "beads may vary," however I also feel like others have stated - it really ruins the look of the set.
I bought this set specifically to help my son work on his fine motor delays.  The smaller beads are the same size as most other sets offered; I bought this set because it contained "jumbo" lacing beads, and am pretty disappointed with the randomness of this set.
2495719
So these are pretty beads. They are a good size and have nice details. My low rating is for the fact that is says "9 pieces". They count that little white seed bead as a piece so you are really getting 6 leaves and 3 seed beads. Goody? I ordered a bunch of these as a tie on for a wedding favor and was really disappointed.
848765
I have to agree with some of the other reviewers.  The beads are all consistently 4mm square cubes, and were received in very good condition (no chips, finished evenly, packaged well in Miyuki labeled tube, etc...)  The beads do not have the gold-tone/color consistent with genuine Miyuki beads that I've ordered in the past.  These beads are very, very bright/shiny and a very yellowy-toned  gold.  The gold is just too shiny and too yellow, giving them a cheap and cheesy appearance.
2175613
Soon as I took it out of the package, beads went EVERYWHERE!! I lost at least 15 strands off the side.
4817643
The picture here is a picture of PEARL yellow perler beads(they have a shiny coat) and I received a package of plain yellow perler beads. Now it cost more money than its worth to ship it back. If you want PEARL yellow perler beads, try somewhere else.
1341707
If your looking for genuine jasper beads these are not it. I easily scratched the reddish brown paint/dye off to reveal a plain grayish bead underneath. I do not recommend these
1046088
Returned immediately! When I pulled the shoes I out of the box, I noticed that the beads were already falling off. While this was a great price for the money and I LOVE these shoes, I just couldn't see keeping already damaged shoes!
25669
I am not happy with these beads. They have changed colors and have been exposed to any liquids or water. Almost as if they are rusting. Not happy at all.