They are not each an individual bead. They are clusters of beads soldered together. There are four sections that can be taken apart easily. It would be up to you just how determined you are after that.
This is so very pretty my dear friend! It looks so different in all colors of hair. It would go great with anyones hair!! You could wear it with anything and it still would look beautiful!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! :) :) :) <3 <3 <3 <3