This necklace is hand-woven by Tibetans from Baiyu County, the main bead is a heaven earth dzi, paired with two small agate bead.
The length of the necklace can be adjusted, the maximum circumference is about 60cm.
BEAUTIFUL GIFT
Dzi beads are precious jewelry from Tibetan culture which are believed to possess the power of bringing good fortune to the owners, such as protection from ill luck, attracting wealth and prosperity, fostering good health and warding against evil.
The ancients believed that the sky is round and the earth is square, so this shape symbolizes the sky and the earth.
This bead symbolizes harmony between heaven and earth.
Details:
This heaven earth dzi measures about 28 mm x 11 mm(1.1" x 0.43").
2 agate bead measures about 9 mm x8 mm (0.35" x 0.31").
Though it is not an ancient bead, but it has a good color and weathered texture, full of vicissitudes of life.
This bead was collected and crafted at the year 1990s, it has a good color and weathered texture, full of vicissitudes of life.
Products are shipped within a deluxe jewelry box,as gifts to friends, significant others, spouses.
Introduction:
Dzi bead (Tib. གཟི།; pronounced "zee"; alternative spelling: gzi) is a type of stone bead of uncertain origin worn as part of a necklace and sometimes as a bracelet. In several Asian cultures, including that of Tibet, the bead is considered to provide positive spiritual benefit.
In Tibetan culture these beads are generally prized as protective amulets,these beads are believed to attract local protectors, dharmapalas or deities or maybe beneficial ghosts, ancestors or even bodhisattvas. Because of this, dzi beads are always treated with respect.
The most highly prized dzi beads are those of ancient age, made of natural agate. The original source of these beads is a mystery. While the traditional, ancient-style beads are greatly preferred, new modern-made dzi are gaining popularity among Tibetans.
Dzi beads are made from agate, and may have decorative symbols composed of circles, ovals, squares, waves or zig zags, stripes, lines, diamonds, dots, and various other archetypal and symbolic patterns. Colors mainly range from brown to black, with the pattern usually in ivory white. Dzi beads can appear in different colours, shapes, and sizes; the surface is usually smooth and waxy, presumably resulting from wear over a long period of time.
