Dzi

Called “Tibetan beads”, or “Heaven Beads”, Dzi agate beads are considered by Tibetans to be hereditary gems. They and are also used in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh and Central Asia in bracelets, necklaces and other adornment. They vary in shape, size and color but are primarily black or brown with patterned designs. Tibetans believe the circular symbolic “eyes” and decorative designs such as zig zags, squares, ovals, waves, zig zags, diamonds and other archetypal patterns they bring good health, happiness, luck, and protection. A single-eye Dzi bead is said to bring wisdom, calm, sense of purpose and high achievements and a 2-eyed one brings happiness in marriage, relationships and long associations. In Buddhism they are the symbol of the Dharma and the path to enlightenment.