Shell size to 13 mm; shell conical, slender with flat whorls. Sculpture of 3 strong, spiral cords distributed evenly on whorls. Microscopic axial lines sometimes visible between spiral cords. Color orange to dark brown. It is possible that more than one species are treated under this name, hence the uncertain identity of this species.

Size to 11 Shell with ten to 14 flat whorls. Sculpture of three rows of rounded, glossy beads. Aperture small with thickened outer lip. Coloration of cream to light-brown beads, usually set against a darker-brown background.