{"product_id":"lotus-dzi-bead-rare-tibetan-agate-dzi-bead-lotus-flower-340227444","title":"Lotus Tibetan Dzi Bead 38mm — Hand Carved Agate Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved \u003cstrong\u003elotus Tibetan Dzi bead\u003c\/strong\u003e, 38mm long and 12mm wide, carved in natural agate with an etched lotus flower design, sold as a standalone bead ready to string, wear, or add to a collection. The lotus is one of Tibetan Buddhism's most recognized symbols, representing \u003cstrong\u003epurity\u003c\/strong\u003e and spiritual awakening, since the flower rises clean above muddy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDzi, meaning shine or brightness in Tibetan, refers to a category of etched agate beads worn across the Himalayan region for centuries as protective amulets. The oldest examples are genuine antiquities of mysterious origin, sometimes called \"pure Dzi,\" while beads like this one are modern hand-carved pieces made in the same etched-agate tradition, carrying the same symbolism and craft at a far more accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look at this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgate is a banded chalcedony, and the patterns on a Dzi bead are etched onto its surface using techniques refined over generations, distinct from the natural swirling bands agate shows on its own. Traditionally, Dzi beads are strung and worn as protective amulets, or passed down as heirlooms within families, valued as much for their meaning as their craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved agate Dzi bead, lotus pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm (1.5 in) long, 12mm (0.4 in) wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standalone barrel-shaped bead, ready to string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing and caring for your bead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eString it onto a cord for a pendant, add it to an existing mala or bracelet, or keep it as a standalone collector's piece. Dzi beads are traditionally kept dry rather than soaked, since the pattern is an etched surface treatment; a soft dry cloth is the right way to care for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44436150452511,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/products\/il_fullxfull.4058133177_9h5u.jpg?v=1676597057","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/lotus-dzi-bead-rare-tibetan-agate-dzi-bead-lotus-flower-340227444","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}