{"product_id":"ancient-auspicious-carnelian-bead","title":"Ancient Auspicious Carnelian Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful ancient\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e etched carnelian bead comes from DharmaShop founder, Sander Cohen's curated collection of specialty beads from Nepal and Taiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient etched carnelian beads like this one were often used not only for decoration, but also as protection amulets to shield the wearer from negativity or evil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe age of this carnelian bead is estimated to be between 600 and 1,000 years old.  Hand strung at the DharmaShop on an adjustable sterling silver chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bead features a special chip on one side, as seen in the photograph, which is considered a mark of auspiciousness and authenticity.  The imperfection reflects the age and antiquity of the bead.  Historically, small chips from powerful beads like this one were used in traditional healing medicines as it was believed you would accumulate a great deal of merit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarnelian is a Sacral Chakra stone that promotes confidence and creativity, giving you the courage to make positive life choices.  It is believed to protect the wearer from negativity and restore self-esteem and joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe striped design represents multiple fortunes to be gained by the owner.  If powered by love of ones self, this bead can offer a great journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdjustable necklace measures approximately 22 inches around and can be tightened as desired.  Bead measures just under 0.8 inch long and 0.25 inch wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DharmaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51913732456743,"sku":"DZ166","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4468\/5095\/files\/dzi-beads-ancient-auspicious-carnelian-bead-dz166-29670629343278.jpg?v=1787504241","url":"https:\/\/dharmashopx.shop\/products\/ancient-auspicious-carnelian-bead","provider":"dharmashopx.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}