Silver plated pewter is a great bead for the money but if I use them, I have found that I need to educate my customers on how "costume" jewlery can fade, tarnish and oxidize in the air and with body chemistry. A lot of my customer in the past were getting upset becuase the silver luster was fading. Turns out, that's just the way it is. Once they understood the chemistry behind this, they were better, but if I sell a bracelet using these beads, I make sure they uynderstand that the fading process is normal and expected.

Great bead, for a bracelet project....my daughter loved working with these.

I love these letter beads. They are a very pretty and shiny silver color. They are not dark at all. I have other pewter beads I've ordered from another site and they are dark and brushed looking. These are so shiny and bright, I love them! They are such a good value for the money. Much cheaper than sterling silver, but look just as good.

This letter was perfect