This bead set includes nine each of the bead bars from 1 to 9 (81 pieces in total), where beads 1 through 5 are a light grey colour and beads 6 through 9 are dark grey.  For example, the #7 bead bar has five light grey and two dark grey beads. The beads are strung on steel wire and come in a handy divided box with a lid.  The box measures 22 cm x 13 cm (about 9" x 5").