Understanding Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan heaven and earth dzi bead, 48mm, very deep dark brown agate, At-071326-HE, unretouched

Heaven and Earth Dzi Bead: Meaning, the Sky Doo...

A circle for heaven, a square for earth. The heaven and earth dzi is the tradition's bead of balance. Here is what it means and how to choose one.

Heaven and Earth Dzi Bead: Meaning, the Sky Doo...

A circle for heaven, a square for earth. The heaven and earth dzi is the tradition's bead of balance. Here is what it means and how to choose one.

Antique Tibetan double tiger tooth dzi bead in brown agate with cream zigzag points and weathered surface, At-102524-DTT, unretouched

Tiger Tooth Dzi Bead: Meaning, Types, and How t...

The tiger tooth is the dzi tradition's guardian motif. Here is what it means, the forms it takes, and how to choose one that is honestly described.

Tiger Tooth Dzi Bead: Meaning, Types, and How t...

The tiger tooth is the dzi tradition's guardian motif. Here is what it means, the forms it takes, and how to choose one that is honestly described.

Vintage 1980s Taiwan dzi bead with a cream eye, crescent arc, and cream stripes on dark brown agate, showing light surface wear, unretouched photo by Ancient Dzi Shop

Taiwan Dzi Beads: The Truth About 1980s Vintage...

Vintage Taiwan dzi from the 1980s are often mistaken for replicas of ancient beads. They are not. They are dzi beads made by recreating the crafting technique of ancient Tibetan...

Taiwan Dzi Beads: The Truth About 1980s Vintage...

Vintage Taiwan dzi from the 1980s are often mistaken for replicas of ancient beads. They are not. They are dzi beads made by recreating the crafting technique of ancient Tibetan...

Ancient seven stripe chung dzi bead with golden-tan etched bands on near-pitch-black agate, unretouched photo by Ancient Dzi Shop

Chung Dzi: The Complete Guide to Striped Dzi Be...

Chung dzi are the striped beads of the dzi tradition, prized for protection and unbroken success. Learn what "chung" really means, how chung dzi differ from pure dzi, how to...

Chung Dzi: The Complete Guide to Striped Dzi Be...

Chung dzi are the striped beads of the dzi tradition, prized for protection and unbroken success. Learn what "chung" really means, how chung dzi differ from pure dzi, how to...

Ancient two eye Tibetan dzi bead held above burning incense sticks as smoke rises around it for a traditional blessing

How to Wear and Care for a Dzi Bead: The Comple...

Wash it once, introduce yourself, bless it if you can, then wear it. The complete, practical guide to caring for ancient, antique, vintage and new dzi beads, from first cleaning...

How to Wear and Care for a Dzi Bead: The Comple...

Wash it once, introduce yourself, bless it if you can, then wear it. The complete, practical guide to caring for ancient, antique, vintage and new dzi beads, from first cleaning...

Ancient Tibetan dzi bracelet with geometric-etched honey-brown agate beads, black onyx spacers, and a carved green jadeite focal bead, held in an open palm

Dzi Bead Benefits: What the Tradition Says, Wha...

What do dzi beads actually do? The honest account of dzi bead benefits by motif — protection, wealth, healing, relationships, and wisdom — from the Tibetan and Himalayan tradition.

Dzi Bead Benefits: What the Tradition Says, Wha...

What do dzi beads actually do? The honest account of dzi bead benefits by motif — protection, wealth, healing, relationships, and wisdom — from the Tibetan and Himalayan tradition.