Shiny Red Coral Barrel Tube Beads - 13mm x 5mmPrice is per 16 inch string of Genuine Chinese coral, dyed red but colour fixed. Each bead measures about 12mm to 13mm x 6mm, drilled top to bottom about 28 to the string. Note: Each bead will be slightly different size and shape. Coral is not a true gemstone, but a product of marine life. However, it's been used as a gem since prehistoric times. With a history of religious meaning, like being one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral