The teardrop shape of these Magatama beads will result in beautifully staggered patterns in your beaded jewelry designs. Whether you are new to beading or a master weaver, these seed beads are sure to give you fantastically consistent results. Magatama literally means 'curved bead' in Japanese, which is exactly what you'll get with these unique seed beads. Browse our selection of TOHO™ magatama beads available in various sizes and colors. This 8 gram pack contains approximately 249 seed beads.