Beautiful, genuine Italian coral beads. These natural white coral beads have just a hint of pink. On a 16" strand, these gently graduated beads average 4-7mm in size. No two beads or strands are exactly alike. There are very strict rule in place regarding the importation of coral into the United States. International law protects the rarest and most endangered corals in all parts of the world. Many varieties of coral are considered sustainable and in reality they grow faster now that they are being harvested. White Italian coral is one of these varieties. Coral is said to reduce stress and fears and to combat foolishness, nervousness, fear, depression, panic and nightmares. Hurry, these are very limited.