Chunky Chinese Red Root Coral Barrel Beads - A GradeThese beads are a beautiful quality, polished A Grade. Price is for one 16 inch string of approx 32 chunks of about 12mm diameter x 10mm each. Heavy! As with all red coral these days they are dyed. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times. Has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes. Its