The wooden Our Father and Hail Mary Beads are each 12 mm in diameter and the cross is approximately 2 1/2 inches tall, which makes this rosary the perfect size for big or little hands. Each cross is unique and hand-carved from a single piece of olive wood from the area surrounding Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. These wooden rosary are very sturdy. The Our Father Beads, and the cross are secured in place with white cord that is very strongly knotted. Each rosary is hand-made and unique.