Mystery Bead
Posted by Matt on January 22 at 11:35 amWe have a winner — already! Jennifer A had the first correct guess with African Chrysocolla Tumbled Nugget 10×15-15×20mm. She wins a $50 gift certificate. She guessed it so quickly, that we missed it at first!
Because this contest ended so quickly (thanks a lot Jennifer!) – we’ve decided to have another one. It’s going to be a little more difficult. If you want to play, check out Mystery Bead Part II!
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 14x10mm.” Here are a few other stipulations before you start guessing:
- Guesses can only be submitted in the comments of this post.
- 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).
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 $50 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!
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P.S. Thanks to Lima Beads for …”
On Jan 22, 2009 at 11:58 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Peruvian Blue Opal Flat Oval 18x13mm
(fingers crossed!)
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:01 pm #
CAS says:Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (large) 18-30 x 14 x 20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:03 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Hi CAS!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:05 pm #
CAS says:Hi Cuban Queen! How have you been? Keeping warm I hope.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:13 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Trying! lol Is it summer yet??
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:14 pm #
Jennifer A says:African Chrysocolla Tumbled Nugget 10×15-15x20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:22 pm #
CAS says:If only!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:40 pm #
B Holmes says:I say it’s Chrysoprase Nugget!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:40 pm #
C Heichel says:Chrysoprase Nugget 15-24×11-18mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:44 pm #
C Schmidt says:chryosocolla quartz puffed square
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:44 pm #
Smoky Rose says:blue impression jasper, thin pillow, 10x8mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm #
Carie J says:I agree with a previous comment (slow to the draw today), peruvian blue opal.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:50 pm #
Alexandra F says:Chrysoprase Nugget 15-24×11-18mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:52 pm #
Lauren L says:Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (sm-med) 9-17×6-10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:53 pm #
BelladeSoule Jewelry says:Todays blurry photo guess:
Variscite Puff Coin 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:58 pm #
P barnett says:I say it is natural lemon jade
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm #
Eluna says:Peruvian Blue Opal Flat Oval 18x13mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm #
M shattles says:Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Oval Cabochon 30x40mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm #
Inspired2Create says:Maybe….Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (large) 18-30×14-20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm #
Serena P says:Variscite Flat Oval 18x13mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm #
K maki says:Russian Green Opal Rondelle 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm #
Kattalyne says:Blue Impression Jasper Flat Oval 12x8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm #
M Beverly says:Blue Impression Jasper Freeform Cabochon 12-26×18-36mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm #
L Hedgecock says:Rainbow Amazonite Round 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:04 pm #
Stacey G says:I think its Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (large) 18-30×14-20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm #
Kara A says:African Turquoise Flat Oval 40x30mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm #
Tammy Jo says:Chinese Turquoise (rec.) Puff Square 10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm #
MaryJane d says:larimar blue crazy lace flat oval
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:10 pm #
Carie J says:K, didn’t read the rules clearly and did not enter an exact bead description today.
My offical guess is:
African Chrysocolla Tumbled Nugget 10×15-15x20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:13 pm #
POF Chick Nina says:Russian Amazonite (light) Rectangle Pendant 34x42x24x28mm. This is my opinion for today. But what do I know? It is worth a try and this is fun.
Nina
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:13 pm #
Irina M says:Aquamarine (multi?) Flat Oval
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:16 pm #
Dragon Stars says:I think it is Peruvian Blue Opal Thin Pillow Graduated 10×8 – 25x15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:16 pm #
stringbeads says:Grass Green Turquoise Round 4mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:16 pm #
C Jackson says:African turquoise thin pillow 18×13
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:17 pm #
Pascale S says:I say Blue Opal Round 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:17 pm #
Carole V says:How about African Turquoise Donut 14-15 mm?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:17 pm #
Bead-itudes says:My guess is Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Puff Coin 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:19 pm #
Danna j says:Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (Large) 18 – 30×14 – 20mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:20 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Flat Oval 20x15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:21 pm #
Courtney R says:I think it might be:
Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Faceted Rondelle 8mm
This is fun!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:22 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:African Chrysocolla Tumbled Nugget 10×15-15×20 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:24 pm #
Courtney R says:MAN It really looks like a Peruvian opal thou… Hmmmmm… I wondered if i guessed right b4?
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:25 pm #
Cyndi B says:my guess is mystic blue feldspath.
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:26 pm #
Brenda says:african turquoise thin pillow 20 X 15 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:35 pm #
MissEllie says:Rainbow Soocho Jade Puff Square 14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:38 pm #
Bonnie D says:Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Round 14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:42 pm #
LoriEllen says:African Turquoise Teardrop 18x13mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:45 pm #
AnneLise H says:I belive it is African Turquoise Flat Oval 28x14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:47 pm #
C stone says:I think it is peruvian blue opal flat oval 14×10
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:47 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:variscite flat oval 14×10
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:48 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:African Turquoise Carved Flat Teardrop 25x18mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 1:54 pm #
Veda G says:Blue Casilica Jasper round 8 mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:04 pm #
Smoky Rose says:I’m new to Lima.
Cute contest – neat to see all you fellow beaders out there – and your guesses!
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:08 pm #
Dora H says:Amazonite Blk. Tourmaline Puff Coin 14mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:13 pm #
Amethyst m says:African Turquoise Thin Pillow 20x15mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:16 pm #
S Bates says:china chrysoprase
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:16 pm #
kcdesigns AKA sporty says:mystic feldspath round 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:18 pm #
Terri-Mono says:Larimar Blue Crazy Lace Flat Oval 18x13mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:20 pm #
Trudy says:Larimar Blue crazy Lace faceted Coin 12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:24 pm #
Talon Lady says:Chinese Turquoise (stab.) Horse Eye 19x12mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm #
BBoop says:African Turquoise Carved Thin Pillow 25x18mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm #
BBoop says:Chrysoprase Nugget 15-24×11-18mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:30 pm #
BBoop says:Russian Green Opal Rondelle 8mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:31 pm #
BBoop says:Peruvian Blue Opal Faceted Nuggets (sm-med) 9-17×6-10mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
becashook says:China Chrysocolla (A) Flat Oval 18x13mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:40 pm #
BBoop says:Chinese Turquoise (stab.) Round 4mm
On Jan 22, 2009 at 2:47 pm #
Kevin says:We have a winner!
Jennifer A had the first correct guess with African Chrysocolla Tumbled Nugget 10×15-15×20mm. She wins a $50 gift certificate. She guessed it so quickly, that we missed it at first!
It was over so quickly, that we’ve decided to have another one. If you want to play, check out http://www.limabeads.com/daily.....d-part-ii/
Good Luck!