These painted cowrie beads are sold as part of a mixed lot. Each purchase will include 20 multicolored cowrie beads packaged in a sheer drawstring bag. The beads are predrilled and ready for all your jewelry-making needs.Because this is a naturally occurring shell product, some variation in size, shape, and pattern is to be expected. Each individual shell will be inspected for cracks before being packaged for shipping, but it is still possible for some cracking to occur through the process. A few extra shells will be included in each package to avoid any potential product loss that may occur during the shipping process..