These beads are handmade, so sizes are approximate and can vary from strand to strand. There may occasionally be broken, poorly shaped or mis-drilled beads on a strand. Some beads may be C or B quality and/or color enhanced. Please be aware that almost all commercial garnet used for beads is dyed. All strands are 14 to 15" in length.
Full-round, smooth teardrop shapes are drilled across the top (or sometime, the middle). Lots of beads on a strand, due to the direction that the beads are drilled. 5-9mm long x 2.5-4mm wide at base of teardrop. Sold on 13.5" strands.
NOTE: There may be broken, poorly shaped or mis-drilled beads on each strand.
Flat teardrop shapes are drilled across the top (or sometime, the middle). Lots of beads on a 15+ inch strand, due to the direction that the beads are drilled. 7-9mm long x 4-5.5mm wide at base of teardrop. Sold by the strand.
NOTE: There may be broken, poorly shaped or mis-drilled beads on each strand.
As you can see from the picture, "Diamond shaped" is kind of a loose term for the shape of these beads. The garnet is fairly clear though, and the sizes are similar. Beads vary in size from about 5x5mm to 8x6mm. Sold on 14-15" strands.
NOTE: There may be broken, poorly shaped or mis-drilled beads on each strand.