Dzi, Tibetan Old Agate 7 different versions of dzi Traditionally they are worn as part of a traditional Tibetan necklace. In traditional Tibetan necklaces, dzi beads are usually flanked with coral. Sometimes they are also worn with amber and turquoise beads. The bead is considered to provide positive spiritual benefits to the wearer. These beads are generally prized as protective amulets and are sometimes ground and used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subjected to this process shows small ""dig marks"" where a portion of the bead would have been scraped or ground away to be used in medicine. Some dzi beads also exhibit grinding and polishing for being used as a burnishing tool in the application of gold leaf on thangka paintings or gilded bronze statuary. Weigth: 51 gram. Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description. They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product. ID: 3265"