18 INCHES LONG APPROX. 13MM TO 5MM BIG BEADS TOTAL 53 BEADS Gem grade sugilite is beautifully translucent and because it is quite rare it has a high price. HARDNESS RANGES 6 - 7.5 MINED IN JAPAN SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL USA IS $ FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES TO ALL OTHER COUNTRIES WILL BE $ 16 WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING AND HANDLING UNDER $10 ITEMS SO BID ACCORDINGLY ANY FURTHER QUESTION EMAIL NECKLACESANDRINGS@GMAIL.COM Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties: It is said that sugilite strengthens the heart, aids physical healing and reduces stress. It is a balancer of mind, body and spirit and encourages peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love. It is also suggested that sugilite seems to protect against and dissipate anger and other negative energies.