Product Description: This unique strand combines Dzi Beads and Striped Dzi Beads, offering a rare assortment. In antique bead culture, the striped pattern symbolizes stability and harmony, believed to help maintain the wearer's physical, mental, and spiritual balance. Featuring beads with distinct personalities, the strand shows signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, and color fading, indicative of its age. The bead holes are often irregular, reflecting the handcrafted nature and long history of use, which are part of its distinct charm.

Specifications:

• Estimated Production Date: Unknown
• Country of Origin: Unknown
• Materials: Agate, Black Onyx, Coral with 18K gold fittings
• Single Bead Size: Up to 3.2cm x 1.3cm
• Overall Length: 49.5cm

Special Notes:

As an antique item, it may exhibit scratches, chips, or stains. Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual product may differ in pattern and color. Please allow for slight measurement discrepancies.

About Dzi Beads (Striped Dzi Beads):

Dzi Beads are ancient beads originating from Tibet. Similar to Etched Carnelian, they are designed by baking natural dyes onto agate to form patterns. Believed to have been made between the 1st and 6th centuries AD, the exact composition of the dyes remains a mystery, adding to their intrigue. Predominantly found in Tibet, they are also discovered in regions like Bhutan and Ladakh in the Himalayas. The patterns, especially the "eye" designs, are believed to hold different meanings, with well-preserved pieces being highly coveted. In Tibet, they are considered talismans of wealth and prosperity, treasured through generations as valuable ornaments. Recently, their popularity has risen in China, where they are known as "Tian Zhu" and have inspired many replicas. However, authentic ancient Dzi Beads are exceptionally rare and valuable.