Robin Mollicone uses antique Italian hand made beads from the 1800's. She threads each bead one-by-one -- yes, she has the patience of a monk and we all love her the more for it because she is willing to make this beautiful, delicate and precious jewelry. I am sure Robin is enlightened when she is threading beads! This piece is made of tiny, tiny watermelon tourmaline beads, in varying colors of pink and green threaded together with an 18k gold bead. This piece hangs 36" or it can be worn as a wrap bracelet. (I love it both ways! - this is one of my favorites from robin, so simple and elegant!)