Temporarily strung (claspless). "Botswana agate is sometimes called the 'change stone' because it helps handle change and transformation in a positive way. It gently helps make transitions of any kind in a way that is not as difficult or painful as it could be without it. Carrying a bit of Botswana agate in your pocket can help one cope easily with the minor changes that life throws at us daily." There are about 45 beads on an 8mm strand.