16 inch strands, temporarily strung (claspless). About 3mm thick. About 36 beads on a strand. Amethyst guards against intoxication. Helps fight the urge toward insane drunkard animal antics. I guess what I am saying is, "Shouldn't there be an amethyst bead in every catnip mouse? Well shouldn't there be?" Combine all single bead strands on beading.com to get the pricebreaks.