10mm, Round, Twisted Wire, Blue Cloisonne Porcelain Beads Goldtone Finish Extender Rings Between Beads for No Tangle Construction GP Fillagree Bead Caps on the Our Father Beads Goldtone Finish Sacred Heart Center 2" Goldtone Grapes Finish Crucifix Overall Length: 27-1/2" Item #499 Cloisonne is created by affixing a metal wire (in this case the wire is twisted) to the base porcelain bead to act as a color separater. A powdered, colored glass paste is then painted between the partitions. After a firing and polishing process the bead is electroplaed in a gold or silver film which gives life to a beautiful bead. 10mm beads are comfortable to hold and very substantial. They are a wonderful choice for anyone and serve well for someone with arthritic hands, etc. International orders are welcome! Orders paid by personal check will be held for shipment until check clears. All Rosaries in my store have been personally handmade by me. See our other rosaries at JRMrosaries.com