{"title":"Faux Antique Dzi","description":"Antique Dzi is the ultimate in Dzi collection.  However, they are not for everyone as the prices for these prized items can be a bit out of reach at times.  Casual collectors that want beads with an antique look may opt for Faux Antiques.  Similar looks for a fraction of the cost.","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-nine-eye-dzi-3-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea3","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted before 2000 from natural agate using the traditional dzi crafting technique and given an antique-style finish, it has since gained over two decades of its own age, and we want that clear from the first line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bead belongs to our family of vintage antique-style Nine Eye dzi and shares their continuous S-meander composition: three open C-ring eyes per side face, joined by an unbroken stepped line that travels all the way around the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the slimmest of the family at 57.2mm long and 12.4mm in diameter (its siblings are 13.6mm and 13.8mm wide), a real difference you would feel holding them side by side. The ground is a warm olive-grey to dark brown in every flat-lit photograph, lighter and warmer than the deep black ground of its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eblack-ground sibling\u003c\/a\u003e. Both end caps are clean: one vivid orange-red, the other warm honey-orange to amber-gold, each with a round, unobstructed drill opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe disclose its age directly: this is not a centuries-old antique dzi. It was made in that visual tradition before 2000, and today it is a piece with twenty-plus years of genuine age since it was finished, different both from a brand-new bead and from an antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with smoothly rounded shoulders, tapering gently at both ends. Fine reddish-orange flecking appears within the honey-gold parts of the motif in several photographs; this is natural colour variation in the agate, not cinnabar, and no bloodspots are visible. The gloss is even across both faces, with no cracks, chips, or medicine digs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan dzi tradition, the Nine Eye is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs, the King of All Dzi. Nine is a number of totality, gathering the protective and fortune-bringing qualities of dzi into a single design. Read more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/why-nine-eye-dzi-is-king-of-all-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhy the Nine Eye Dzi Is the King of All Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠); S-meander construction, three open C-ring eyes per side face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel, smoothly rounded shoulders, tapered ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; warm olive-grey to dark brown ground; honey-gold to amber-orange motif lines with cream-white outlining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, crafted before 2000 with an antique-style finish; not an antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks, chips, or medicine digs; drill openings clean and round; even gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9EA3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eFaux Antique Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, warm brown, 54mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, amber on dark agate, 59mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/original-ancient-dzi\"\u003eBrowse Original Ancient Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the same family:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye, deep black ground\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-seven-eye-dzi-5-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-7ea5\"\u003eVintage Seven Eye, warm dark brown\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the blog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-nine-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Nine Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📷 \u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975380828326,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20220301_153259_abae24b5-700e-4f43-858b-03f6c3c6b5ab.jpg?v=1788935126"},{"product_id":"vintage-reproduction-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-a2","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of our family of vintage nine eye beads sharing the same continuous S-meander design: three open C-ring eyes on each face, joined by an unbroken stepped line that runs all the way round. Same maker, same era — but each bead has its own particulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the difference starts with the end caps: both tips are a vivid amber-orange to rust, warmer and more saturated than the honey-brown caps of its siblings. The body reads a little lighter too, with an olive-brown cast rather than a deep, even black. At 56.2mm × 12.9mm it is one of the slimmer beads in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also one of the cleanest: both drill openings are smooth and undamaged, and the surface holds an even, confident gloss with no cracks or chips. The cream-tan lines have a soft, settled edge from real handling over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the nine eye motif and want a bead with genuine decades of history at a fair price, this is a lovely choice. For a centuries-old nine eye, see our antique and ancient collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Eye dzi (九眼天珠) is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs and is often called the king of dzi, associated with luck, wealth, good health, success and protection. Nine is a number of completeness in Tibetan Buddhism. That meaning belongs to the motif itself, which is why it is treasured on ancient, antique, vintage and new beads alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠); continuous S-meander with three open C-ring eyes per face and vertical stripe dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; olive-brown to deep black ground, honey-tan to sandy-cream lines, amber-orange to rust end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips; both drill openings clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9EA2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-2-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-1-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea1\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Warm Brown (At-011625-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Amber on Dark Agate (At-012325-9E4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-uv-verified-warm-brown-ac-032326-9e5\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi, UV Verified (Ac-032326-9E5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/why-nine-eye-dzi-is-king-of-all-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhy the Nine Eye Is King of All Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bead with real years behind it, described exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975385088166,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20220301_114227_48c72a89-0849-4726-8b7c-20725207f41d.jpg?v=1788935142"},{"product_id":"vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e","title":"Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, Vintage Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 56.5×13.6mm Agate (V-FA-062026-9E)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design follows the classic continuous meander: three open C-ring eyes on each face, linked edge to edge by a single stepped S-curve that travels around the whole bead without a break, with vertical stripe dividers between the faces. It is a confident, well-made rendering of one of the most loved dzi motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is a deep, even black on every face, and the cream-tan lines have the soft, settled edge that only real handling brings — age measured in decades rather than centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with gently rounded shoulders, tapering to warm honey-brown to amber end caps with clean, even drill openings. No cracks or chips; the black has an even gloss, with a slightly softer finish along the cream meander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the nine eye motif and want a bead with genuine decades of history at a fair price, this sits in that honest middle ground. For a centuries-old nine eye, see our antique and ancient collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Eye dzi (九眼天珠) is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs and is often called the king of dzi, associated with luck, wealth, good health, success and protection. Nine is a number of completeness in Tibetan Buddhism. That meaning belongs to the motif itself, which is why it is treasured on ancient, antique, vintage and new beads alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠); continuous S-meander with three open C-ring eyes per face and vertical stripe dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; deep black ground, honey-tan to sandy-cream lines, honey-brown to amber end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips; even gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-2-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-reproduction-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-a2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-1-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea1\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Warm Brown (At-011625-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Amber on Dark Agate (At-012325-9E4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-uv-verified-warm-brown-ac-032326-9e5\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi, UV Verified (Ac-032326-9E5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/why-nine-eye-dzi-is-king-of-all-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhy the Nine Eye Is King of All Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bead with real years behind it, described exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975389544614,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20211128_232128_e032ff88-ba29-4028-a331-33415e89aaac.jpg?v=1788935156"},{"product_id":"vintage-nine-eye-dzi-2-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e2","title":"Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, Vintage Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.4×13.8mm Agate (V-FA-062026-9E2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares its sibling's continuous S-meander design — three open C-ring eyes on each face, joined by an unbroken stepped line around the whole bead — but differs in the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is slightly longer and thicker than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eV-FA-062026-9E\u003c\/a\u003e (57.4mm × 13.8mm against 56.5mm × 13.6mm), a small but real difference in the hand. Near both ends the black warms more gradually into the honey-brown caps. Most notably, one end cap has a rougher, slightly irregular drill opening with visible texture right at the hole — a real detail of this bead's history, shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with rounded shoulders. The cream-tan lines have a soft, settled edge from real handling, and the surface has an even gloss apart from the texture at that one drill opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the nine eye motif and want a bead with genuine decades of history at a fair price, this is an honest choice. For a centuries-old nine eye, see our antique and ancient collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Eye dzi (九眼天珠) is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs and is often called the king of dzi, associated with luck, wealth, good health, success and protection. Nine is a number of completeness in Tibetan Buddhism. That meaning belongs to the motif itself, which is why it is treasured on ancient, antique, vintage and new beads alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠); continuous S-meander with three open C-ring eyes per face and vertical stripe dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; deep black ground warming to honey-brown near the ends; honey-tan to sandy-cream lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks; one rougher, slightly irregular drill opening; otherwise even gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9E2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-reproduction-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-a2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-1-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea1\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Warm Brown (At-011625-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Amber on Dark Agate (At-012325-9E4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-uv-verified-warm-brown-ac-032326-9e5\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi, UV Verified (Ac-032326-9E5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/why-nine-eye-dzi-is-king-of-all-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhy the Nine Eye Is King of All Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bead with real years behind it, described exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975393575078,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20211129_013025_9cda1240-39f8-4f77-bc1a-6bb2f91f9a39.jpg?v=1789072045"},{"product_id":"new-six-eye-lotus-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-6el","title":"Six Eye Lotus Motif Dzi Bead, New Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.9×13.7mm Agate (N-FA-062026-6EL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is new. It is not an antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has been finished to resemble one, and we want that understood before anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lotus cluster on this bead is built from one larger circular eye at the centre, flanked by two triangular wing points, with four smaller circular eyes around it, two above and two below, for six eyes in total in a single dense composition on one face. Vertical stripes run along both edges, framing the cluster like a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe state the age plainly because it is the only fair way to sell a piece like this. Antique dzi develop their surface over generations: softened edges, drill-hole wear, tonal unevenness. This bead was made recently on natural agate, using the traditional dzi crafting technique, and finished to evoke that look without that history. In different lighting the ground reads cooler grey-brown in some shots and warmer reddish-amber in others; that is a lighting effect, and under flat, even light the true ground is grey-brown to dark brown. The motif lines are a consistent warm cream-tan, even and clean-edged, itself a sign of recent work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel, gently tapered toward both ends with smooth, rounded shoulders. The drill openings are wide and clean, with warm honey-tan to golden-tan end zones. The surface has a confident gloss with light natural texture, and there is no cracking, chipping, or wear anywhere, as you would expect from a bead made within the last two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the six eye lotus motif and want it at an accessible price with full transparency about age, this bead is exactly that. If you want an antique with real age and natural wear, our antique collections are the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Six Eye Lotus Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan dzi tradition, the Six Eye Lotus is associated with release from suffering and the ability to see clearly enough to make sound decisions: protection through clarity rather than avoidance. The lotus framing, a central eye with surrounding points, is read as a flower opening outward, each smaller eye joining one field of vision. The meaning rests in the symbol itself rather than the age of the stone. Read more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-six-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Six Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six Eye Lotus; one central eye with triangular wing points and four smaller eyes, on one face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated tapered barrel, smooth rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; grey-brown to dark brown ground; warm cream-tan motif; honey-tan to golden-tan end zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, crafted within the last 20 years with an antique-style finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is not an antique or ancient bead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, even surface; no cracks, chips, or wear; wide clean drill openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-FA-062026-6EL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eFaux Antique Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-six-eye-lotus-cross-dzi-bead-bloodspots-cream-24mm-at-080926-6elcbs\"\u003eAntique Six Eye Lotus Cross Dzi with Bloodspots\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-fifteen-eye-lotus-carnelian-dzi-spherical-ac-122924-15el\"\u003eAncient Fifteen Eye Lotus Carnelian Sphere\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the blog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-six-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Six Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/real-vs-fake-dzi-beads-the-definitive-collectors-guide-to-authentic-tibetan-dzi\"\u003eReal vs. Fake Dzi Beads: The Collector's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new bead, an old pattern, no confusion about which is which.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975417299110,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20210215_115743_fe36a588-3c6d-4879-9b9e-d3c1edfe35d6.jpg?v=1788935182"},{"product_id":"new-double-wave-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-dw","title":"Double Wave Motif Dzi Bead, New Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.7×12.5mm Agate (N-FA-062026-DW)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is new, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made within roughly the last 20 years using the traditional dzi crafting technique and given an antique-style finish — and we want that clear from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double wave repeats in a clean, even rhythm: two pointed chevron forms meeting tip to tip along the body, in warm honey-cream on a dark chocolate-brown ground. The lines are crisp and the contrast strong, carrying the visual language of much older dzi without pretending to be old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine antique dzi gain their softened edges, micro-pitting, drill wear and tonal variation over centuries. This bead was made recently on natural agate to evoke that tradition: the lines are even along its length, the ground colour is uniform, and the surface has a fresh, glossy finish rather than an aged patina. None of this is a flaw — it is simply what a new bead looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel, gently tapered at both ends, with two double wave repeats along the body. The drill holes are clean and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the wave motif's tradition at an accessible price, with complete clarity about age, this bead is made for exactly that. For an antique double wave, see the beads below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Double Wave Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wave is associated with continuous, never-ending success — a pattern with no beginning or end as it repeats along the bead. It is sometimes read as tiger tooth, since the two share a similar angular chevron structure. Both are valued regardless of a bead's age, which is why the design is loved on new beads as well as old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Wave (also read as tiger tooth); repeating chevrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated, tapered barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate, dark chocolate-brown with honey-cream motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, made within roughly the last 20 years using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, even surface; no cracks, chips or wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-FA-062026-DW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-49mm-dark-brown-at-092826-dw3\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, Honey and Dark Brown (At-092826-DW3)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-wave-dzi-bead-dark-brown-black-agate-41mm-at-090226-dw9\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, Dark Brown and Black (At-090226-DW9)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-wave-dzi-bead-20mm-300-500yr-at-0426-dw2\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi (At-0426-DW2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-double-wave-motif-dzi-bead-dark-brown-honey-brown-n-062226-dw3\"\u003eNew Double Wave Dzi, Dark Brown and Honey (N-062226-DW3)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new bead, an old pattern, and no confusion about which is which.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975436239014,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20220214_010312_f987915f-f665-4eb0-a07b-4ebee51f517c.jpg?v=1788939614"},{"product_id":"new-three-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-3e","title":"Three Eye Motif Dzi Bead, New Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.9×12.4mm Agate (N-FA-062026-3E)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is new. It is not an antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has been finished to resemble one, and that's the first thing we want you to know before reading any further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree eyes are placed across this bead in an uneven split: one eye stands alone on one face, while the opposite face carries two eyes side by side. The two connecting faces between them carry vertical stripe dividers, with a soft wave-like undulation visible in the cream band running through the centre of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe say this plainly because it's the only fair way to sell a piece like this. An antique three eye dzi carries its age in ways a new bead can't replicate: drill-hole wear, uneven surface softening, the tonal variation that comes from decades or centuries of handling. This bead was made recently on natural agate, using the traditional dzi crafting technique, and finished to evoke that visual tradition without the history behind it. The ground is a consistent dark plum-brown across all four faces under flat lighting, with motif lines in a warm honey-tan to sandy-cream that holds steady from eye to eye and stripe to stripe, an evenness that is itself a sign of recent work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated tapered barrel with smoothly rounded shoulders at both ends. The drilled openings are clean and consistent, opening into a warm honey-tan end zone that blends gently into the body colour. The surface holds an even gloss with light natural texture, and there is no cracking, chipping, or uneven wear anywhere on the bead, exactly what you'd expect from something made within the last couple of decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the three eye motif's meaning and look is what draws you, and you'd rather have that at an accessible price with full transparency about age, this bead fits that need directly. If an antique with real age and natural wear is what you're after, our antique three eye listings are the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Three Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan dzi tradition, the Three Eye motif is associated with happiness, success, and longevity for its wearer. The uneven 1+2 split seen on this bead, with a single eye opposite a paired set, is a common composition in the tradition and doesn't diminish the motif's meaning; the three eyes are read together as a complete set however they're distributed. This motif appears across ancient, antique, vintage and new dzi alike, since its significance rests in the symbol rather than the age of the stone. Read more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-three-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Three Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Eye, 1+2 split (single eye on one face, paired eyes opposite); vertical stripe connecting faces with wave-impressed cream band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated tapered barrel, smooth rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; dark plum-brown ground; warm honey-tan to sandy-cream motif lines and end zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, crafted within the last 20 years with an antique-style finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is not an antique or ancient bead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, even surface throughout; no cracks, chips, or wear; consistent drilled openings at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-FA-062026-3E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eFaux Antique Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-faux-antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-pair-n-fa-062626-3e\"\u003ePair of New Faux-Antique Three Eye Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-three-eye-dzi-bead-set-three-n-062626-3eset\"\u003eSet of Three New Three Eye Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/original-ancient-dzi\"\u003eOriginal Ancient Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the blog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-three-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Three Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/real-vs-fake-dzi-beads-the-definitive-collectors-guide-to-authentic-tibetan-dzi\"\u003eReal vs. Fake Dzi Beads: The Collector's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new bead, an old pattern, no confusion about which is which.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975443054758,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20220224_001040_553f6aaf-9d07-4c3f-8a00-23f7847889a7.jpg?v=1788935660"},{"product_id":"vintage-nine-eye-dzi-diamond-lattice-v-fa-062026-9edl","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (V-FA-062026-9EDL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted before the year 2000 with a deliberate antique-style finish, it has since picked up over two decades of its own genuine age — and we want that distinction clear from the first line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a different style and make from the S-meander Nine Eye family already in our collection (V-FA-062026-9E, 9E2, 9EA1, and 9EA3). Where that family uses a continuous curved S-meander line with open C-ring eyes, this bead is built on a rectilinear lattice — straight H-bar and step-line dividers forming a grid of compartments, with small diamond-shaped eye forms set inside, each with a dark centre point. Both share the \"Nine Eye\" name, but the construction, palette, and overall visual effect are distinct enough that they should be understood as two separate design traditions rather than variations on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground colour is a high-gloss, uniform black across every photograph in this set, with no warm-brown or olive transitional tones anywhere on the surface. The motif itself is rendered in a matte, sandy-cream tone with a noticeably raised, almost stucco-like texture — a different surface quality from the smooth glossy fill seen on our S-meander pieces, and worth noting for anyone comparing the two families side by side. The diamond eye forms are compact and angular rather than round, set within a tight rectilinear frame of straight dividing lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth end caps are intact, finished in the same black ground colour with a cream ring band near each tip, and both drill openings are clean, round, and centred with no irregularities visible in any photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're disclosing all of this the same way we disclose the bead's overall age category: directly. This is not a centuries-old antique dzi. It was made with that visual tradition in mind, sometime before 2000, and what you're buying today is a piece that has now genuinely aged for twenty-plus years past its original finishing — different from both a brand-new reproduction and from a verified antique with documented centuries of provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of form, the bead is a compact, broad-shouldered barrel, noticeably shorter and proportionally wider than our S-meander Nine Eye pieces. Surface gloss is even and consistent across all faces, with no cracks visible at any angle. No bloodspot inclusions are visible anywhere in this photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan dzi tradition, the Nine Eye is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs — sometimes called the king of dzi designs. Nine is read as a number of totality, drawing together the protective and prosperity-bringing qualities attributed to dzi beads in general into a single concentrated design. Worn or kept close, the Nine Eye is traditionally associated with the gathering of good fortune across every aspect of life it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠) — diamond lattice construction; rectilinear H-bar and step-line dividers forming a grid of compartments, small diamond-shaped eye forms with dark centres \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.1mm \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2mm \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, broad-shouldered barrel — shorter and proportionally wider than the S-meander Nine Eye family \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; high-gloss uniform black ground; matte sandy-cream motif lines with raised, stucco-like texture \u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted before 2000 — vintage reproduction; not a genuine antique \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks visible at any angle; both end-cap drill openings clean, round, and centred; surface gloss even throughout \u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9EDL \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/taiwan-dzi\"\u003eTaiwan \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNine Eye Dzi Beads in Stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Nine Eye pieces represent the pinnacle of dzi tradition, estimated at 500+ years old and deeply valued for their protective symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-bead-53mm-dark-brown-500-800-years-ac-091626-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Dzi Bead, 53.8×12.5mm, Dark Brown Agate, 500–800 Years (Ac-091626-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $8,000.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-bead-cream-white-agate-800-years-ac-070926-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Motif, 54.0×14.5mm, cream-white agate, 800 years (Ac-070926-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $12,000.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Nine Eye pieces from 100–500 years old bring proven spiritual authority and genuine historical lineage to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-dark-brown-medicine-dig-at-091626-9e2\"\u003eNine Eye Dzi Bead, 54.2×12.4mm, Dark Brown Agate, Medicine Dig Disclosed (At-091626-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-200-400-years-at-071326-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 54.8×12.5mm, warm dark brown agate, 200–400 years (At-071326-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-60mm-300-500-years-at-082326-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Dzi Bead, 60.6×12.9mm, Dark Brown \u0026amp; Honey-Toned Agate, 300–500 Years (At-082326-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $1,700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi Bead, 59.0mm × 13.2mm, Amber Motif on Dark Agate (At-012325-9E4)\u003c\/a\u003e — $700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-extreme-bloodspots-48mm-at-071426-9ebs2\"\u003eNine Eye Motif with Bloodspots, 48.8×12.1mm, Dark Brown Agate (At-071426-9EBS2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $3,500.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-57mm-asymmetric-form-300-500-years-at-071126-9e8\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 57.6×12.7mm, dark brown agate, asymmetric tapered form (At-071126-9E8)\u003c\/a\u003e — $1,700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-300-500-years-at-071126-9e6\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 54.8×12.6mm, very dark brown agate, 300–500 years (At-071126-9E6)\u003c\/a\u003e — $1,700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-39mm-black-brown-agate-200-300yr-at-070626-9e2\"\u003eNine Eye Motif Dzi, 39.7×13.8mm, Pitch-Black \u0026amp; Brown Agate (At-070626-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $1,200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-53mm-dark-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-070626-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Motif Dzi, 53.3×12.3mm, Deep Dark Brown Agate (At-070626-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-at-070826-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Motif, 59.8×13.7mm, very dark brown agate, 300–500 years (At-070826-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $3,500.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/at-062926-9ebs-antique-nine-eye-dzi-bloodspots-77mm\"\u003eNine Eye Motif, 77.0×12.8mm, deep dark brown agate with bloodspots (At-062926-9EBS)\u003c\/a\u003e — $5,800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-qing-dynasty-nine-eye-chinese-dzi-300yr-at-0426-9eq\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead — Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Dzi (At-0426-9EQ)\u003c\/a\u003e — $4,500.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern reproductions with antique-style finish and new Nine Eye beads offer accessible entry to the Nine Eye tradition without the centuries of provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-grey-brown-agate-58mm-n-101026-9e\"\u003eNew Nine-Eye Dzi Bead — Dark Grey Brown Agate 58.5 mm (N-101026-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-motif-agate-dzi-fusiform-grey-black-n-062226-9e\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 57.7 × 12.9mm, deep cool dark grey-black agate fusiform (N-062226-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-motif-agate-dzi-warm-brown-matte-n-062226-9e3\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 58.6 × 12.9mm, medium-dark warm brown agate, matte finish (N-062226-9E3)\u003c\/a\u003e — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-taiwan-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-tnd-ne-102123\"\u003eNine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 58.2×13.2mm, Two-Tone Brown Agate (N-102123-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eNine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, Vintage Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 56.5×13.6mm Agate (V-FA-062026-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-2-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e2\"\u003eNine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, Vintage Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.4×13.8mm Agate (V-FA-062026-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-1-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea1\"\u003eModern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A1)\u003c\/a\u003e — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-reproduction-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-a2\"\u003eModern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-3-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea3\"\u003eModern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A3)\u003c\/a\u003e — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAt-011625-9E\u003c\/a\u003e — Antique Nine Eye Dzi, warm brown, cream motif, 54.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAt-012325-9E4\u003c\/a\u003e — Antique Nine Eye Dzi, deep dark ground, amber motif, 59.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-uv-verified-warm-brown-ac-032326-9e5\"\u003eAc-032326-9E5\u003c\/a\u003e — Ancient Nine Eye Dzi, UV-verified, 1,000+ yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts companion piece(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e This bead is a different style and make from our S-meander Nine Eye family — V-FA-062026-9E, V-FA-062026-9E2, V-FA-062026-9EA1, and V-FA-062026-9EA3 — sharing the same motif name but built on a distinct rectilinear lattice construction rather than the curved S-meander line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/taiwan-dzi-beads-vintage-1980s-guide\"\u003eTaiwan Dzi Beads: A Guide to 1980s Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame motif name, a completely different hand at the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📷 We never retouch our photos. Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976022720678,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20211010_183150_78c7af96-3fe6-4135-81dc-3e995746ff77.jpg?v=1788935703"},{"product_id":"vintage-white-tiger-stripes-eyes-stars-dzi-v-fa-062026-tesw","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style White Tiger Stripes, Eyes \u0026 Stars Motif Dzi Bead (V-FA-062026-TESW)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the black-ground beads in our antique-style range, this one is built on a cream-white ground. The design carries three rows of tiger stripe chevrons down the centre, flanked by six small open ring-eyes with dot centres and six stars — a combination motif rather than a single eye count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-white ground has a fine, even network of surface crackle across the whole body. It is a characteristic of the finish rather than damage, but to be plain about it: it is a fine web of hairline surface lines, present on every face. The motif is dark brown to near-black, standing out sharply against the light ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo small details are worth naming. One small dark fleck sits in the cream field between the chevron rows on one face; it may be a natural inclusion or a minor surface mark. One end cap has a small surface pit beside the drill opening, not repeated at the other end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with gently tapered ends. Both drill openings are otherwise clean and round. No bloodspots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tiger Stripes, Eyes and Stars Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach element of this combination has its own meaning. Tiger stripes, also read as tiger tooth, are linked to strength and courage. Stars are associated with wisdom and a bright future. The eyes, repeated six times here, are connected with clear judgement and the easing of life's difficulties. Together the three reinforce one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Stripes, Eyes and Stars (虎紋眼星天珠); three rows of tiger stripe chevrons, six ring-eyes, six stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with gently tapered ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; crackled cream-white ground; dark brown to near-black motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, even surface crackle; one small dark fleck on one face; one small surface pit beside a drill opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-TESW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eMore antique-style dzi beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique dzi beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/original-ancient-dzi\"\u003eAncient dzi beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light ground instead of a dark one — and that alone sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976543142054,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20210425_150122_cdd68efb-5a51-4e33-9f73-9e8fb07e7ab8.jpg?v=1788935723"},{"product_id":"vintage-white-tiger-tooth-stripes-dzi-v-fa-062026-ttsw","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style White Tiger Tooth \u0026 Stripes Motif Dzi Bead (V-FA-062026-TTSW)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares its ground and surface with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-white-tiger-stripes-eyes-stars-dzi-v-fa-062026-tesw\"\u003ewhite Tiger Stripes, Eyes and Stars dzi (V-FA-062026-TESW)\u003c\/a\u003e — the same crackled cream-white finish and dark brown chevrons — but with a simpler, more concentrated design: tiger tooth and stripes only, with no eyes or stars to break the rhythm. Six rows of tiger tooth chevrons run the length of the bead, divided by seven vertical stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-white ground carries a fine, even network of surface crackle on every face — a character of the finish, not damage. The dark brown chevrons form an unbroken zigzag from end to end, a tighter, more repetitive rhythm than its sister bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo small details are worth naming. One small reddish-tan fleck sits in the cream on one face, most likely a natural inclusion in the agate. One end cap has a small area of surface texture or light wear beside the drill opening, not repeated at the other end. Neither affects the bead's soundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with gently tapered ends. Both drill openings are otherwise clean and round. No bloodspots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tiger Tooth and Stripes Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger tooth is associated with strength and courage, and the stripe with lasting, uninterrupted success. Together they read as one sustained statement: strength carried forward without a break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Tooth and Stripes (虎牙紋天珠); six rows of chevrons with seven vertical stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with gently tapered ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; crackled cream-white ground; dark brown motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, even surface crackle; one small reddish-tan fleck; small area of light wear beside one drill opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-TTSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-white-tiger-stripes-eyes-stars-dzi-v-fa-062026-tesw\"\u003eVintage White Tiger Stripes, Eyes and Stars Dzi (V-FA-062026-TESW)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-tiger-tooth-motif-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-030326-ttbs\"\u003eVintage Tiger Tooth Dzi with Bloodspots (V-030326-TTBS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-tiger-tooth-dzi-bloodspots-at-102524-dtt\"\u003eAntique Double Tiger Tooth Dzi with Bloodspots (At-102524-DTT)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tiger-tooth-tasso-dzi-bead-cream-ground-at-053126-ta4\"\u003eAntique Tiger Tooth Tasso Dzi, Cream Ground (At-053126-Ta4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rhythm never breaks — no eye, no star, just tooth and stripe from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976543305894,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20210215_132723_c2aa1e65-649d-4b6b-b37b-2b88ff4a3a01.jpg?v=1788935259"},{"product_id":"new-faux-antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-pair-n-fa-062626-3e","title":"Pair of New Faux-Antique Three Eye Motif Dzi Beads, 23.8×14.0mm \u0026 23.2×14.4mm, agate (N-FA-062626-3E)","description":"\u003cp\u003e✦ All photographs are unretouched. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each of these beads, the three eyes don't share a face — and the one you see first is not the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front face of each bead is dominated by a single large eye: a wide sandy-cream outer ring enclosing a deep chocolate-brown zone, with a smaller cream inner ring at the centre and a dark brown pupil at its core. The construction is concentric and deliberate — ring within ring, the eye resolving inward to a single point. The ground surrounding each eye is the same warm sandy-cream as the outer ring itself, so the dark zones read as markings within a cream field rather than cream lines on a dark ground. This is the inverse of most dzi eye constructions, and it gives these beads a quieter, more diffuse presence than a black-ground piece would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining two eyes sit on the lateral and lower faces — visible in Images 3 and 4. They are smaller than the front eye, proportionally suited to the curved surfaces they occupy, and carry the same concentric ring construction in miniature. Image 3 shows the drilling end view: two warm rust-orange drill hole interiors visible, consistent with the agate's interior colouring. Image 4 shows the side faces laid flat — the two smaller eyes clearly present, flanking the drill hole end on each bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface texture on both beads is matte and slightly granular throughout, consistent with the faux-antique finish applied during manufacture. The cream zones have a fine, slightly rough surface character; the dark brown zones are marginally smoother. Both beads show the same surface character — no gloss, no cracking, no chips visible in any of the three photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two beads are closely matched in form: both are compact barrel-oval shapes, wider at the centre and tapering toward each end, with the proportions sitting between a true barrel and a bicone. Bead A at 23.8×14.0mm is very slightly longer; Bead B at 23.2×14.4mm is very slightly wider. The difference is minor but visible when the two are placed side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new bead made in an antique style — not an antique or ancient piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Eye Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three Eye dzi (三眼天珠, sān yǎn tiānzhū) is among the most widely recognised of all dzi motifs, associated in Tibetan Buddhist tradition with Kubera — the deity of wealth — and with the three aspects of luck: health, wealth, and longevity. Three is a number of completion across many Asian symbolic traditions, and a bead carrying three eyes is understood as a statement of that completeness: no element of fortune left unaddressed. The three eyes distributed across the bead's full circumference mean the motif is always active regardless of orientation — there is no face that faces away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Eye (三眼天珠 \/ Sān Yǎn Tiānzhū) — three concentric-ring eyes distributed across full circumference; one large eye on primary face, two smaller eyes on lateral faces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.8mm (Bead A); 23.2mm (Bead B)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0mm (Bead A); 14.4mm (Bead B)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact barrel-oval pair; wider at centre, tapering toward each end\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate — warm sandy-cream dominant ground; deep chocolate-brown eye zones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, crafted within the last 20 years; antique-style finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips observed in any photograph. Matte granular surface throughout, consistent with faux-antique construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-FA-062626-3E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/pairs-sets\"\u003ePairs \u0026amp; Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor antique three eye dzi, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-warm-brown-at-053126-3e\"\u003eAt-053126-3E\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-tiger-tooth-dzi-46-2mm-at-061926-3ett\"\u003eAt-061926-3ETT\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-earth-gate-bloodspot-dzi-43-2mm-at-061926-3eeg\"\u003eAt-061926-3EEG\u003c\/a\u003e. For ancient three eye, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-three-eye-dzi-pitch-black-blue-toned-eye-ac-030525-3e\"\u003eAc-030525-3E\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts companion pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pair sits alongside the other N-FA listings: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-three-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-3e\"\u003eN-FA-062026-3E\u003c\/a\u003e — single Three Eye, antique-style, 57.9×12.4mm — and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-double-wave-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-dw\"\u003eN-FA-062026-DW\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-six-eye-lotus-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-6el\"\u003eN-FA-062026-6EL\u003c\/a\u003e. Note the distinction: this pair has a cream-dominant ground and compact oval form, distinct from the larger elongated barrel of the single N-FA-062026-3E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/the-three-eye-dzi-bead-symbolism-and-significance\"\u003eThe Three-Eye Dzi Bead: Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree eyes, two beads, one symbolic statement — and not one face is left without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ All photographs are unretouched. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unretouched product images. All photos taken by Ancient Dzi Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976545566886,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20210326_190500_1f79f68f-53d7-4d6f-a2a3-5848ade3ad27.jpg?v=1788935741"},{"product_id":"new-faux-antique-longevity-dzi-bead-pair-n-fa-062626-lg","title":"Pair of New Faux-Antique Longevity Motif Dzi Beads, 23.9×13.3mm \u0026 22.6×13.5mm, agate (N-FA-062626-LG)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese beads are new, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e They were made within roughly the last 20 years using the traditional dzi crafting technique and given an antique-style finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream lines on these beads do not frame a motif — they are the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tortoise shell pattern works by division: a network of sandy-cream lines carves the dark chocolate-brown into enclosed cells. Two bands circle each bead near the ends, with vertical and diagonal connectors between them forming a grid of irregular polygons, each cell slightly different from its neighbours — the natural geometry of a tortoise's shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream dominates both beads, with the dark brown cells sitting inside the cream framework. Bead A has a slightly brighter, crisper cream; Bead B reads a little darker and warmer, toward tan. The difference is subtle but visible side by side (Images 2 and 4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are compact oval barrels, widest at the centre. Bead A (23.9mm × 13.3mm) is fractionally longer; Bead B (22.6mm × 13.5mm) fractionally wider. The surface is matte and slightly granular — the antique-style finish — with no gloss, cracks or chips. Image 3 shows the drill ends, with warm rust-orange to honey-brown interiors on both beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Longevity (Tortoise Shell) Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longevity or Tortoise Shell dzi (壽字天珠 \/ 龜甲天珠) draws its meaning from the tortoise, one of the four sacred animals of Chinese tradition and a universal emblem of long life, endurance and stability. Its segmented shell became a model for protective, auspicious decoration across Asia. On a dzi it speaks of longevity and resilience, and a matched pair carries that pattern across two beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longevity \/ Tortoise Shell (壽字天珠 \/ 龜甲天珠); cream-line cell grid around each bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bead A 23.9mm × 13.3mm; Bead B 22.6mm × 13.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact oval barrel pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate; sandy-cream ground with dark chocolate-brown cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, made within roughly the last 20 years using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips; matte, granular finish; Bead B slightly darker than Bead A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-FA-062626-LG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/pairs-sets\"\u003ePairs and Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-faux-antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-pair-n-fa-062626-3e\"\u003eNew Three Eye Dzi Pair, Antique-Style Finish (N-FA-062626-3E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-faux-antique-round-dzi-bead-pair-v-fa-062526-tsws-tt\"\u003eVintage Round Dzi Pair, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062526-TSWS-TT)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-etched-carnelian-longevity-tortoise-shell-bead-24mm-bloodspot-medicine-dig-ac-101026-cm2\"\u003eAncient Etched Carnelian Tortoise Shell Longevity Bead (Ac-101026-CM2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-combine-dzi-bead-motifs-bracelet-necklace\"\u003eHow to Combine Dzi Bead Motifs in a Bracelet or Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo beads, one pattern, and a geometry the tortoise worked out long before any craftsman drew it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976546058406,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20210326_183302_3809601d-7a5f-4e75-a17e-fc37455a8900.jpg?v=1788935753"},{"product_id":"vintage-faux-antique-round-dzi-bead-pair-v-fa-062526-tsws-tt","title":"Pair of Vintage Faux-Antique Round Dzi Beads, 13.8×13.7mm \u0026 13.6×13.2mm, agate (V-FA-062526-TSWS-TT)","description":"\u003cp\u003e✦ All photographs are unretouched. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two beads carry different motifs on the same black ground — and on a spherical form, that difference rotates continuously as you turn them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead A has a warm dark chocolate-brown ground and carries a composition of tiger stripes, wave lines, and small dot elements distributed across its surface. The motif lines are sandy-cream in tone, applied with the slightly rough, matte-textured finish characteristic of this style of faux-antique construction. The stripes run as horizontal bands; the wave cuts through them as a chevron-inflected line; the dot elements sit between and below, reading as stars or spot markings depending on the angle. On a sphere there is no fixed top or bottom, so the composition never resolves into a single reading — it shifts as the bead moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead B is darker throughout. From the white-background photographs the ground reads pitch-black, and the cream motif elements carry the same sandy, slightly weathered texture as Bead A. The composition on Bead B is built from chevron wave lines and tiger tooth forms — angular, directional elements that stack and intersect across the curved surface. Where Bead A reads as layered and distributed, Bead B reads as bold and angular. The two beads share a construction tradition and a ground colour, but they do not share a composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth beads are spherical in form — 13.8×13.7mm and 13.6×13.2mm respectively. The surface on both shows the deliberately aged, slightly abraded finish that defines the faux-antique style: high-gloss black ground with sandy-cream motif lines that have been worked to appear worn. No bloodspots are visible on either bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage bead made in an antique style — not an antique or ancient piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger stripe is one of the oldest recurring elements in the dzi vocabulary, appearing across carnelian and agate beads throughout Central and South Asia for over a thousand years. In its original form it functioned as a marker of power and protection. The wave motif — chevron-inflected or flowing — appears across many dzi traditions as a symbol of movement, continuity, and the boundary between states. The tiger tooth form, a bold inverted-V or mountain-peak element, carries associations with strength and grounding. Together on these two beads, the elements are distributed rather than combined: each bead takes a different selection from the same symbolic vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bead A — Tiger Stripe, Wave \u0026amp; Star; Bead B — Tiger Tooth \u0026amp; Wave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8mm (Bead A); 13.6mm (Bead B)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7mm (Bead A); 13.2mm (Bead B)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round \/ spherical pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted around 2000; approximately 25 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips observed in photographs. Deliberately aged faux-antique surface finish on both beads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062526-TSWS-TT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/pairs-sets\"\u003ePairs \u0026amp; Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for an antique piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor antique tiger stripe motifs in carnelian, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-five-tiger-stripe-carnelian-dzi-reworked-at-030823-5tsr\"\u003eAntique Five Tiger Stripe Carnelian Dzi Reworked\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-six-tiger-stripe-carnelian-dzi-at-070822-6ts\"\u003eAt-070822-6TS\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/three-eye-tiger-stripe-carnelian-dzi-chocolate-brown-at-071322-3ett\"\u003eThree Eye Tiger Stripe Carnelian Dzi Chocolate Brown\u003c\/a\u003e. For antique agate wave motifs, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-48mm-honey-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-052526-dw3\"\u003eAt-052526-DW3\u003c\/a\u003e and At-052526-DW4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts companion pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pair sits alongside the White\/Cream-Ground Tiger family: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-white-tiger-stripes-eyes-stars-dzi-v-fa-062026-tesw\"\u003eVintage White Tiger Stripes, Eyes \u0026amp; Stars Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e — Tiger Stripes, Eyes \u0026amp; Stars, crackled cream-white ground — and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-white-tiger-tooth-stripes-dzi-v-fa-062026-ttsw\"\u003eVintage White Tiger Tooth Stripes Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e — Tiger Tooth \u0026amp; Stripes, crackled cream-white ground. Note the distinction: those two beads have a cream-white crackled ground; this pair has a black ground. Different construction, different visual register entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/taiwan-dzi-beads-vintage-1980s-guide\"\u003eTaiwan Dzi Beads: A Guide to 1980s Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo beads, one tradition, no shared composition — and on a sphere, you never see the same face twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ All photographs are unretouched. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unretouched product images. All photos taken by Ancient Dzi Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43976547041446,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20220630_000033_e7695b82-8fa3-4191-8f31-05f1d7eb5b6f.jpg?v=1788935769"},{"product_id":"vintage-nine-eye-dzi-1-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9ea1","title":"Modern Reproduction Antique-style Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead (A1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bead is vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with a deliberate antique-style finish, and has since gained more than two decades of genuine age of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to our family of vintage nine eye beads with the same continuous S-meander design: three open C-ring eyes on each face, joined by an unbroken stepped line around the whole bead. Each has its own particulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 55.8mm × 13.7mm this one sits mid-family in length and on the fuller side in diameter. Its ground is a deep, near-uniform black, closest in tone to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eV-FA-062026-9E\u003c\/a\u003e. Both end caps are clean — one a warm honey-gold to amber, the other a deeper rust-orange — each with a round, clear drill opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bead is an elongated barrel with smoothly rounded shoulders. Fine reddish-orange flecks appear within the honey-gold parts of the motif in several photos; this is natural variation in the agate, not cinnabar. The gloss is even on both faces, with no cracks, chips or medicine digs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the nine eye motif and want a bead with genuine decades of history at a fair price, this is an honest choice. For a centuries-old nine eye, see our antique and ancient collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Eye dzi (九眼天珠) is regarded as the most complete of all dzi motifs and is often called the king of dzi. Nine is a number of totality, gathering the protective and fortune-bringing qualities of dzi into one design, traditionally worn to draw good fortune into every area of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠); continuous S-meander with three open C-ring eyes per face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel with rounded shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate; near-uniform black ground; honey-gold to amber-orange lines with cream outlining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, made before 2000 using the traditional dzi crafting technique, with an antique-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks, chips or medicine digs; drill openings clean and round; even gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-FA-062026-9EA1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique-Style Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew and Vintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-2-antique-style-finish-v-fa-062026-9e2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9E2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-reproduction-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-a2\"\u003eVintage Nine Eye Dzi, Antique-Style Finish (V-FA-062026-9EA2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-warm-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-011625-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Warm Brown (At-011625-9E)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, Amber on Dark Agate (At-012325-9E4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-uv-verified-warm-brown-ac-032326-9e5\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi, UV Verified (Ac-032326-9E5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/why-nine-eye-dzi-is-king-of-all-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhy the Nine Eye Is King of All Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-a-dzi-bead-buying-guide\"\u003eHow to Choose a Dzi Bead: Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne family, one design, and a black ground here as deep as the first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56681397223590,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20211113_093913_5ef3d3a5-6bb3-4385-8797-46f1ef5422cd.jpg?v=1788937344"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/collections\/20220301_153259.jpg?v=1768065117","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/en-tw\/collections\/faux-antique-dzi.oembed","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}