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This 16 in. strand includes 20 Andean serpentine stone beads. The beads were hand-cut in a rounded barrel shape, drilled, and polished by Peruvian crafts people. The beads are coated with a clear solution that helps to smooth and protect them and enhances their luster.

Because they are hand-cut, there are variations in the sizes of the beads and the sizes and positions of the holes. Most are about 20 mm long and 10 mm in diameter, with 1 mm holes.

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