Monday, August 16, 2010

Dzi Bead, Reproduction

Probably the most well known of ancient trade beads.  Real dzi beads are thought to be the tears of a goddess or mythical bugs.  They are believed to contain powerful healing properties and medicinal elixirs have been made of a tiny sliver of ground agate bead.  The real beads will cost as much as $1000 per 'eye,' or circle.

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