Tibetan and Burmese cultures highly value coral, particularly red coral, which is considered sacred and imbued with spiritual significance. It's used in jewelry, religious objects, and as a symbol of protection and good fortune. Coral's deep red color is associated with life force, blood, and vitality Appears to be held together with fishing line. The clasp is missing a sparkle, but does not take away from necklace. 20” laid flat