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Some beads have chips and noticeable wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Tube beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 33 inches \/ 81 cm of beads. 37 beads on strand. 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