As other reviewers have said, they are beautiful beads. However, they are extremely small.  I have small hands and these beads are so tiny that it breaks concentration to navigate to the next bead.  Also, they are strung very snugly on elastic string, so you must apply tension to make space between the beads.  I have placed them on my meditation altar because they are pretty, but will not use them for their intended purpose.

*Also did not receive a pouch with them as stated in product info.