{"product_id":"antique-longevity-dzi-bead","title":"Antique Longevity Dzi Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare antique Longevity, or Turtle Back Dzi\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e bead from DharmaShop founder, Sander Cohen's curated collection of specialty beads.  This specific bead was collected in Kathmandu.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bead features stunning agate banding and is full of unique surface detail that reflect its age and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstimated to be between 600 and 1,000 years old or more.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand strung at the DharmaShop on an adjustable sterling silver chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the last 20 years, DharmaShop founder Sander Cohen has been collecting Dzi beads from both Nepal and Taiwan.  This beautiful Longevity Dzi was part of an antique necklace that featured over a dozen rare and special beads.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSander has kept this necklace in his personal collection for almost a decade and only recently decided to remove a few of his favorite, high quality antique Dzi to offer to the DharmaShop community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs you can see, this bead has been chipped at the end.  We absolutely love imagining a piece of this bead being dug out and used in the traditional medicine making process.  This is considered a sign of auspiciousness and truly reflects the rich history and authenticity of the bead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDzi beads are believed to bring protection and prosperity to the wearer.  The Longevity Dzi features a dark tortoise shell pattern and is also referred to as a \"Turtle Back\" Dzi.  This design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erepresents a long and happy life.  It is known to improve health and healing while protecting from sickness and negativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBead measures just under 13mm long and 8mm wide.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdjustable chain measures approximately 22 inches and can be tightened as desired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DharmaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51913722593575,"sku":"DZ158","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4468\/5095\/files\/dzi-beads-antique-longevity-dzi-bead-29461715845166.jpg?v=1787504092","url":"https:\/\/dharmashopx.shop\/products\/antique-longevity-dzi-bead","provider":"dharmashopx.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}