Modern Natural Carnelian dzi Full strand is about 7

Full strand is about 7 feet long

tree sap hardened to create beads of any color

The wearer of a DZI bead is believed to have protection from harm and negative energies in the world

one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Modern Natural Carnelian dzi Full strand is about 7It's easy to see why these ancient beads are so collectable, you can get lost looking at the natural banding and the transition from one color to the next. This bead is modern, in that it was recently made into a bead, the stone is ancient and the markings are natural not manmade. You can tell the bead is made recently as it is so shiny and not dulled by years of use. I found this in a collection I recnently bought and I have a lot like it. I will be