I am satisfied with the purchase of this faceted Tanzanite gemstone bead in 6mm size. It took a few days to grow on me because it is not as bright, nor does it have anything in translucency, such as the photos show. It does however have a beautiful lavender coloring and the facets sparkle. It is hard to get such gemstone beads in sizes 6mm and up, so I am pleased with the purchase. Of the strand, there were 6 damaged beads. Four had a small pit on each and two were cracked. I won't need every bead on the strand, so this is acceptable. I do wish beads such as this would come a bit larger as I do rosaries and chaplets, but 6mm works. I like this shop as it is USA based and you don't have to wait weeks for delivery. I waited only a week for delivery. Seller has a good selection of gemstone beads.