These lovely matte finish aquamarine teardrop shape beads were hand cut in Afghanistan. Fine quality light blue color. 12mm diameter x 15mm tall, 27 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are smooth with a soft matte finish. Holes are .8mm. See other Afghan semi-precious stone beads listed. They design well together! Beautiful with either gold or silver. Last picture shows 2 other aquamarine shapes from Afghanistan.