Matte Black AB Beads DP-401FR Miyuki Drop - High quality Japanese glass teardrop shaped beads. Drop beads, also known as fringe beads, are great for adding some extra texture to your beaded projects. The large hole makes them suitable for bead weaving and they work well as the ends of a beaded fringe. Miyuki Drop beads measure 3.4mm with a .8mm hole. They come in a tube of approximately 230 beads.