This is a very popular style of bead used in necklaces in Venice and San Marco. It requires 2 of the large boro curves, one which is longer like this one and which has a hole in the top of the end of the teardrop and the shorter piece, available in several colors which has a hole in the top of the bottom of the teardrop. In the middle, the Venetians usually put a large blown bead. Two of our beadmakers work together to produce these very unique items. The color is a transparent Alessandrite a pale lilac which appears blue in indoor lighting.