Ancient Round Double Wave & Stars Motif Dzi Bead

Ancient Round Double Wave & Stars Motif Dzi Bead

This bead is adorned with the Double Wave & Stars Motif. The Wave Motif is believed to bring never-ending success to its wearer. The Star Motif is believed to bring wisdom and a bright future.

This bead measures 18.1 mm x 17.1 mm. It is an old bead, estimated to be between 500 to 1000 years old. It is a "water bead", meaning it was excavated from near a water source. Water Beads have very distinctive wear to their surfaces affecting the etchings on them as well.

The bead material is high quality natural agate.

There are visible cracklines on the surface, but the structural integrity of the bead is not compromised.

Related Double Wave Dzi Beads

Ancient

Wave and star motifs together embody perpetual success and illumination—perfect companion pieces to this ancient round double wave & stars bead.

• Round Double Wave Motif, 26.1×21.6mm, Pitch-Black Agate, UV-Verified, $12,000
• Ancient Double Wave Dzi with Extreme Bloodspots, 35.4mm × 14.0mm, Brilliant White & Pitch-Black, 500–700 Years, $6,000

Antique

Multiple antique double wave beads offer the same protective wave energy in slightly younger forms, with distinctive patina and natural aging characteristics.

• Double Wave Motif, 50.4×12.1mm, Very Dark Brown Agate, $800
• Double Wave Motif, 41.6×11.6mm, Dark Brown & Black Agate, $800
• Double Wave Motif, 41.5×11.6mm, Black & Cream Agate, $800
• Double Wave Motif, 48.8×12.1mm, Black Agate, $800
• Double Wave Motif, 49.4×11.8mm, Black Agate, $800
• Antique Double Wave Dzi Bead, 28.4mm × 10.6mm, Compact Form, Natural Agate, $1,300

New & Vintage

Contemporary and vintage reproductions preserve the wave motif's timeless appeal at accessible price points for collectors and practitioners.

• Set of Three New Double Wave Motif Dzi Beads, 37.5–39.4×10.8–11.6mm, Agate, $300
• New Double Wave Motif Dzi Bead, 58.2 × 13.8mm, Very Dark Brown Agate Fusiform, $200
• New Double Wave Motif Dzi Bead, 57.8 × 12.6mm, Very Dark Brown Agate, Honey-Brown End Caps, $200
• Vintage Double Wave Motif Dzi Bead, 31.8×11.6mm, Black & Brown Agate, $500
• Vintage Double Wave Round Dzi Bead Pair, 20.2×17.6mm & 20.3×17.3mm, Dark Brown & Honey-Tan, $600
• Vintage Round Double Wave Dzi Bead, 20.8×17.7mm, Very Dark Brown & Cream Agate, $300
• Double Wave & Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi, 54.6×15.7mm, Warm Brown Agate, $200
• Double Wave Motif Dzi Bead, New Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.7×12.5mm Agate, $200