Mystery Bead Part II
Posted by Matt on January 22 at 02:42 pmWe have a winner! Mademoiselle M had the first correct guess with Copper Green Opal Diamond 12mm. She wins a $25 gift certificate.
We’re going to give this another try. Since the last one was solved in the less than an hour, we’ve tried to make this one much harder. The “one guess per day” rule still applies, but for those of you who guessed in Mystery Bead Part I, you may also guess today for this new contest . If you’re not familiar with the last Mystery Bead post, you may be wondering what that blob is directly above. Well, it’s a zoomed in photo of a gemstone bead…
The success of our How Many Beads in the Jar? post got us thinking about other ways to have fun contests and give our customers free stuff. In one of our brainstorming sessions, I came up with the idea that we should take a product photo from the website, find some way to make it unrecognizable, and have our customers take a guess at what it is.
We’ve taken a photo directly from the website and we’d like you to guess the EXACT product name. We’re not looking for the stone name like “African Opal,” we’re looking for the product name is appears on the our web site: “African Opal Flat Oval 14×10mm.” Here are a few other stipulations before you start guessing:
- Guesses can only be submitted in the comments of this post. Customers who guessed on the first Mystery Bead, you get one more guess today (Thursday 1/22/09).
- You can guess up to once per day.
- If someone guesses the exact product name, we will announce it immediately. That person will automatically be the winner and the contest will end.
The Clues
We’ll show a new image at the top of this blog post each day around 12pm (noon) EST. Each day, the image will show more of the bead and be more in focus, making it easier to identify the bead. To give you an idea of the day to day progression of the photo, I’ve created an example (right). Since the last one was so easy to figure out, we’ve added another effect to make it even more difficult.
As you can see, not only have we zoomed in, we’re also blurring the image. As the photo progresses, we’re zooming out and reducing the blur on the image. By the way, “Imperial Jasper Puff Square 16mm,” is not the answer. 
The Prize
The winner will receive a Lima Beads $25 gift certificate. The gift certificate can be used for absolutely anything in the Lima Beads shop and must be redeemed within 1 year. The winner will also be announced on the blog.
This one is a lot easier than the “How Many Beads in The Jar” contest, so it probably won’t last long!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:52 pm #
Danna j says:Fossil Coral (red) faceted round graduated 10-20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:52 pm #
Bonnie R says:Orange Botswana Agate Round 14mm
I can see that your web site is getting slamed, it is taking a while to load the search pages. Its fun to guess.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:55 pm #
Atomic Toad says:Blue Calsilica Jasper Round 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:59 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:Andalusite Thin Pillow 20×15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm #
CAS says:Golden Horse Jasper Puff Coin 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm #
Pascale S says:I say Idaho Plume Agate Thin Pillow 20×15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:05 pm #
Trudy says:Crazy Lace Agate (red) Flat Oval 30 x 22mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:08 pm #
T Petersen says:I’m going to guess Mookaite Cube 7mm.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:16 pm #
Snickers says:Rutilated Quartz Round 8 mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:19 pm #
CrazyBeadinSister says:Amber Diamond 7×9 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:26 pm #
Gisela R says:Idaho Plume Agate Flat Oval 30×20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:26 pm #
Alexandra F says:Fossil Coral (red) Round 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:29 pm #
P Brett says:Tiger Eye.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:31 pm #
S Swaim says:Fire Agate Round 4mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:38 pm #
Jennifer A says:Wooow I did it!!!
)) Thanks Lima Beads!
Can not resist to give it another try. My 2:nd guess for today then:
Yellow Opal Wheel 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:40 pm #
Sandy S says:Rhyodacite puff square 12 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:47 pm #
Justess D says:Red Aventurine Round 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:51 pm #
MissEllie says:Brandy Opal Horse Eye 12×8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 3:56 pm #
Meg M says:Marbled Coffee Jasper Round 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm #
Ambo says:My guess is Golden Wooden Jasper Thin Pillow 16×8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:02 pm #
L Hedgecock says:Golden Wooden Jasper Rondelle 4.5mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:04 pm #
Mikell S says:My guess is Natural Yellow Agate Flat Oval 30×20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:06 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Maybe, Rainbow Amazonite Puff Coin 20mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:08 pm #
J Raines says:Red Line Quartz Flat Oval 30×22mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:20 pm #
Genevieve h says:Mexican Fire Agate
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:21 pm #
kcdesigns AKA sporty says:India Red Aventurine Round 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:22 pm #
Dora H says:Conglomerate Jasper Flat Square 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:23 pm #
TJ says:African Brown Rhyolite Round 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:25 pm #
Monnie M says:I think it’s natural carnelian puff square
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:26 pm #
Gayle L elegance6com says:Oh fun! Another contest.
Antique Soocho Jade Round 6mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:29 pm #
BBoop says:Rhyolite Diamond 38mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:35 pm #
Elizabeth H says:What about rainbow aquamarine round 4 mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:37 pm #
Tracy K says:Dear Lima Beads, My genstone guess is that it’s a unakite polished stone.Thanks,this is fun!Tracy K.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:37 pm #
Bead-itudes says:My guess is Brandy Opal Puff Coin 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:37 pm #
Pamela C says:Mexican Fire Agate Tumbled Nuggets 15-26×13x20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:39 pm #
Cindy M says:Monaco Agate Flat Oval 30×20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:52 pm #
Lise says:My final answer: Hessonite Faceted Rondelle 2.5-3.5mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:58 pm #
Theresa C says:Antique Soocho Jade Flat Teardrop 10×15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 4:59 pm #
Janice L says:Myster Bead II – Sunstone Faceted Rondelle 4.5-5mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 5:22 pm #
Robert b says:I think it is Agua Nueva Agate Flat Oval 14 by10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 5:59 pm #
kohl says:Pietersite Puff Square 14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:06 pm #
Peggy g says:it looks to me like it is the Madagasgar Carnelian puff 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:25 pm #
Serena P says:Golden Horse Jasper Horse Eye 30×25mm
Trying again…thanks, this is a lot of fun!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:27 pm #
Talon Lady says:Rainbow Agate Round 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:32 pm #
M Baars says:I think it is Mookaite Puff Square 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:34 pm #
Jean G says:Fossil Coral (red) Round 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:50 pm #
Jayne says:Today’s guess is brought to you by the gemstone bead: India Red Aventurine Round 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:54 pm #
Kerri B says:Rainbow Agate Puff Coin 16mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 6:58 pm #
Kathy O says:I think (hope) it’s chrysanthemum stone!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 7:23 pm #
Rhonda R says:I think it’s Carnelian round 14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 8:21 pm #
K Robinson says:My guess: Golden Wooden Jasper Thin Pillow 16×8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 8:41 pm #
Sandy B says:I will guess Amber chips.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 8:59 pm #
K maki says:Antique Soocho Jade Round 4mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 9:26 pm #
Carola says:My Guess:
Rhodonite w/Pyrite Puff Coin 12 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 9:31 pm #
maryb says:Copper Green Opal Puff Coin 10 mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 9:36 pm #
Lynn A says:Copper Freshwater Pearl!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 9:43 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Why didn’t you tell me about the first one?!
I think it’s Copper Dancing Drops 6.5-8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 9:56 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:copper dancing button pearl 6 – 6.5mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 10:12 pm #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:I think it’s red line jasper
On Jan 22, 2009 at 10:27 pm #
Kelly L says:Apple Jasper Thin Pillow 35×25mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 10:43 pm #
S Montgomery says:My guess is Mookite
On Jan 22, 2009 at 10:44 pm #
Kat says:Perhaps Golden Horse Jasper?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 10:58 pm #
Cyndi B says:I will try Agua Nueva Agate Puff Coin
very interesting game… I love it.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 11:09 pm #
L Mazzella says:how about Yellow Zebra Jasper Round 2mm?
On Jan 23, 2009 at 12:00 am #
Vibrant Jewels says:Idaho Plume Agate Round 6mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 12:42 am #
Jayne says:Ok, I’ll try this one:
Brazil Petrified Wood Round 6mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 12:44 am #
Monique C says:Here goes my guess is……
Yellow Opal Round 8mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 1:59 am #
GENIE J says:Antique Soochoo Puff Square 12mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 2:23 am #
Sari J says:Goldstone Triangular Briolette 13mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 2:29 am #
Dyann P says:My guess for the Mystery Bead II is Rainbow Soocho Jade Graduated Rondelle 7×9-15×19mm.
On Jan 23, 2009 at 3:19 am #
Kimberly I says:I’ll say:
Golden Wooden Jasper Thin Pillow 16×8mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 3:48 am #
oregoncoyote says:How about Crazy Lace Agate (yellow) Flat Oval 14mm x 10mm
Worth a try!!??
On Jan 23, 2009 at 6:24 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Antique Soocho Jade Puff Coin 10mm ?
On Jan 23, 2009 at 7:15 am #
Patti C says:Artistic Jasper Octagon 50mm donut
On Jan 23, 2009 at 7:52 am #
Isatis says:Crazy Lace Agate (red) Puff Square 14mm ??
On Jan 23, 2009 at 8:23 am #
Mademoiselle M says:Copper Green Opal Diamond 12mm?
On Jan 23, 2009 at 8:54 am #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Yellow Zebra Jasper round 2mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 9:37 am #
Eluna says:Pietersite Flat Oval 18×13mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 10:01 am #
maryb says:Black Leopardskin Jasper Puff Coin
On Jan 23, 2009 at 10:04 am #
maryb says:Forgot to add 18 mm
Black Leopardskin Jasper Puff Coin
On Jan 23, 2009 at 10:27 am #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:copper green opal thin pillow 18×13
On Jan 23, 2009 at 11:05 am #
TJ says:Yellow Conglomerate Jasper Horse Eye 19×12mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 11:06 am #
Matt says:We have a winner!
Mademoiselle M had the first correct guess with Copper Green Opal Diamond 12mm. She wins a $25 gift certificate.
You may recall that Mademoiselle M was the winner of our “Guess How Many Beads in the Jar” contest.
Congratualtions!
On Jan 23, 2009 at 11:11 am #
Mikell S says:My guess for today is Carnelian (natural) matte finish cone drop 5×10mm
On Jan 23, 2009 at 11:15 am #
Mademoiselle M says::O I must admit I’m really surprised, that was a semi-blind guess!
Well, thanks again Lima Beads!!!
**happy dance**
On Jan 23, 2009 at 12:58 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Congratulations Jennifer A and Mademoiselle M!
On Jan 23, 2009 at 5:21 pm #
Audrey G says:What a great way to get people to look closely at your site!! Also, I love the idea of the contest! I have no idea what this is, but I’ll be thinking about it. Thanks!
On Jan 23, 2009 at 5:44 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Could you have a Mystery Bead Part III?
On Jan 24, 2009 at 10:12 am #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Hay! What’s up with the blog? I can see the articles but nothing else. Nothing on the side margins shows up until I click on an article. It must be my computer!
On Jan 24, 2009 at 10:44 am #
Helen K says:How about Peach Jade (nat.) Diamond 30 mm.
On Jan 24, 2009 at 11:17 pm #
Allyson d says:Guess the bead competition…..
As you say it is not Imperial Jasper Puff square 16mm.
Could it be Imperial Jasper Puff Square 14mm?
On Jan 25, 2009 at 5:56 pm #
Kelly L says:Imperial Jasper Puff Square 14mm???