Yes, thank you. I do believe those are made in India. I see/used to see entire strands at auction sometimes in various colors. I never managed to win any but I have a few loose beads from a bead store.

I buy good quality melons when I find them. The size is usually under 10mm for glass or stone varieties. I see some really good shapes and sizes in plastic, but I just can't go there (plastic) since I'm buying to combine with old Venetian or Czech glass beads. I've been tempted a few times though.