{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/zh-tw\/products\/vintage-nine-eye-dzi-diamond-lattice-v-fa-062026-9edl","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}