RCORO04 red coral round 3.5mm(2 strands); 15.5 inches per strand. 2 strands for $9.90; each strand for $4.95 ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Coral comes from the sea and was at one time a home for some marine life. Coral is good for helping to "tame" the wildness within. Such as tempers, rages, compulsive disorders. Coral helps to balance us to the spiritual. Coral is a good stimulant for the root chakra. Coral also protects one from depression and despondency. Coral is a good stone to strengthen the bone structure. Coral does well with mending broken bones. It carries the sun's energy, it goes well with turquoise. They each carry the energy of moon and sun, and are both balanced in silver settings. Ancient legends have people once believed that Mars was composed of coral due to its striations and colorings. Coral symbolizes joy and happiness; it enables the wearer to enjoy life.