I used a big fat oblong shaped lamp work bead with wide ribbons of goldstone and ribbons of white stripe. This one feels great in your hand. A large fauceted opaline bead and vintage small rhondell crystals. The ball chain measures 8 inches long and the pull overall measures 11 1/2 inches long. I try them all out when I make them and make sure they feel "right" in your hand. I only make them for fun to breakup my day so they are mostly one of a kinds. Thanks for looking