Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 58.0×12.7mm, Very Dark Brown Agate (N-041424-9E)

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Nine circles run the length of this bead, each one boxed in by a stepped cream line that never quite repeats the same turn twice. Count them from one end to the other and the path between eyes is never the same shape.

This is a newly crafted Taiwan dzi, made within roughly the last twenty years from high-quality natural agate using the traditional dzi crafting technique. The ground is a very deep dark brown that reads almost black in places but is not true black; the brown character shows even under flat white-background lighting, with subtle depth and translucency at the banding. The nine eye motif is etched in clean, consistent cream-white, with stepped connecting lines that give the piece a graphic, geometric rhythm.

The surface is smooth and well polished from end to end, with a continuous high gloss across both the dark ground and the motif lines. The drill channel is centred and clean at both ends. No cracks, chips, or surface damage are visible in any of the photos; the bead is in excellent ready-to-wear condition.

The Nine Eye Motif

The Nine Eye motif is known as the King of All Dzi, traditionally associated with wealth, authority, and the gathering of good fortune. It is especially favoured in business circles across Asia, where it is worn as a symbol inviting prosperity and successful outcomes. As a newly crafted piece, this bead carries the same symbolic design in a fresh, accessible form. Read more in Why the Nine Eye Dzi Is the King of All Dzi.

Specifications

• Motif: Nine Eye
• Length: 58.0mm
• Diameter: 12.7mm
• Form: Barrel
• Material: Natural agate
• Age: New, crafted within the last 20 years
• Condition: Excellent; no cracks, chips, or damage
• Bloodspots: None
• Product ID: N-041424-9E
• Collections: New & Vintage Dzi | Taiwan Dzi

Looking for an older piece? Browse our Antique Dzi or Original Ancient Dzi collections.

From the blog

• Real vs. Fake Dzi Beads: The Collector's Guide
• Where Do Dzi Beads Come From?
• The Nine Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance

A clean, well-made Nine Eye for anyone who wants the motif's meaning in a fresh, affordable form.

All photos are unretouched and taken against a white background to show the bead's true colour and condition.