Yes, they dry. The Cherokee used them to make jewelry, hence the name. I've seen ornaments and such made from them. I feel like it's my responsibility to grow, harvest, preserve and share heirloom seed, especially seed with so much historical and criminal value the Cherokee. I'd love to trade!
That's not a very clear picture, but that's what I recieved, it must have had 200 seeds in it when I broke it open. So I know I've got plenty to share!