Oval shaped all natural undyed turquoise beads from China which have been stabilized. Stabilization hardens and seals the turquoise making it suitable for jewelry use. These beads measured 12-17mm in length and 11-13mm wide and they resemble the shape of peanut covered M&M's. The color is a deeper blue with greenish shade along with unique matrix to gives the beads a very nice Southwestern look.