These are an authentic strand of Translucent red matched Handmade African glass Trade beads. These beads are made from powder glass or recycled glass from the Kroboland in Ghana West Africa. These pieces were then hand strung. 100% hand made not machine made. These are great for your Jewelry Making.Bead size: 8 mm diameterHole Size:2mmLength of the strand: 26 inches long necklace.