Japanese bugle beads are high quality hence the price. They have smoother edges around the hole, so are less likely to cut thread than Czech bugles. The Japanese bugles are also more consistant in size. The bugles we stock are 7mm in length. We currently have 10 colours, which consist of two solid metallic colours (N.B these are prone to tarnish), two matte frosted colours and 6 FAB (Frosted Aurora Borealis) colours.