I wanted a bead made from a natural substance to go on a necklace I am putting together. I wanted it to be a plain bead and made of something other than glass. What a winner this is: a yellow wooden bead. It goes really well with the necklace that has another yellow and two greens on it. One green is Malachaite and one is  Swarovski crystal bead. The other yellow is amber (Actually there are two of each bead with one for each side of the necklace.) This wood contrasts really well with the amber with the amber being smooth ang glistening and the wood being a little duller. All the different types and textures on the necklace look really nice and the pair of these two yellow wooden beads have added to the allure and overall beauty. Other beads my this manufacturer have worn very well. I expect this will also.