Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead Rondelles beautiful deep red/orange strand

beautiful deep red/orange strand

9mm and runs from top of skull to chin

This strand is approximately 75-100 years old and the beads are made of ancient bracelet parts

This pendant is in wearable condition

I applied a bit of shea butter to bring out the vivid color

Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead Rondelles beautiful deep red/orange strandThis vintage authentic Chung Dzi bead has black and white striped banding. Handmade about 50 years ago, this is a replica of an ancient chung dzi bead, a Himalayan sacred protective bead. These have applied banding through a complex process and are very collectible. This tapered bead measures 12mm diameter x 52mm long with a nice 2mm hole for thicker cord. With some translucence, very smooth to the touch, a superior copy of an ancient bead. Beautiful