These beads are expertly faceted with clean, sharp edges leading to a lovely sparkle. These moonstones are colored like the sand on the beach. Each bead is a slight variation of tan. Some are opaque white, some are clear, some are tan and some are the color of golden toast. Each strand is approximately 16 inches long and contains and average of 65 beads. These beads are temporarily strung, ready for you to restring into your own fabulous creation.