Dzi Beads

Dzi beads are one of the most precious jewels in Tibetan culture, cherished for their mysterious power. For a long time, the Tibetan people have believed that Dzi beads fall from the heavens and are gifts from gods. The Chinese call this "Heaven's Bead."

Tibetans believe that these beads have divine power and can help them ward off evil and remove misfortune. The agate bead is considered to provide positive spiritual benefits to the wearer. These beads are generally prized as protective amulets. Many Tibetans also pass these beads down as family treasures from generation to generation.

According to the patterns on the beads, Dzi beads can be classified into two main types: beads with circles or dots (also known as “eyes”) or beads with sacred symbols.

The eye-patterned Dzi beads are the most prominent category, including one-eyed beads to rare twelve-eyed variations. Generally speaking, the eye-patterned beads are the most popular, and beads with more eyes are rarer and more precious.

Some Pattern Meanings:

one-eyed beads - wisdom and creativity

two-eyed beads - harmony, balance, a strong bond between partners and marital happiness

three-eyed beads - wealth, health, and longevity

five-eyed beads - good fortune, wealth, and prosperity

nine-eyed beads - ultimate power and protection, wealth, compassion, and authority

tiger tooth beads - courage, confidence, strength, and protection