Chinese Crystals Sold by the strand. These are faceted shapes. They are sold as a strand and are generally a 12 inch strand of 8x5 mm roundel except for the following types are different. The Orange 10x5.5 mm at 8 inch strand. The Peridot 8x6 mm @ 12 inch strand. The Light Blue AB are 5x6 mm round shape @ 12 inch strand.