Yes I agree, first of all thank you for the updates on the Chinese chevron market, where else can one find all this info? That's just one of the things that makes this site great!!! I have to agree with Joyce, the chevron with the rose transparent layer is very interesting, it really lets you "see inside" the bead and witness the layer construction up close and personal, I think this bead will make a fine study bead to own. Thanks Russ, Thomas