These beads are Italian Murano beads. They have a dark green background with red flowers. Each bead is surrounded by bead caps on each end. The beads are knotted on red string. The clasp is shiny gold tone metal. The width of the beads is 3/8 of an inch. Murano Green & Red Glass Beaded Bracelet, On String, With Bead Caps, Gold Tone Spring Ring Clasp, 8.75 Inches Long