These bright silver Ethiopian round beads from Africa, are hand made by villagers. These are faire trade beads so you can feel good about your purchase. You are helping support families by giving them a living wage. Since they are all hand made they vary in size from 6 to 7.5mm and are round in shape with a 2mm hole. Sold by the strand there are approximately 135 beads per 32" long strand. Sold by the strand.