Gorgeous 3 Line Etched Carnelian Bead 11 An absolutely gorgeous gold-flecked sunstone

An absolutely gorgeous gold-flecked sunstone mala (a natural marble with gold dust infused during the bead cutting process) with onyx marker beads

The skull water buffalo bone beads represent impermanence of all living things

Note the extraordinary images painted on Taras lap and on her back

We suggest shopping with your local frame or craft store to select a style that best suits you and your thangka

All beads sourced in Kathmandu

Gorgeous 3 Line Etched Carnelian Bead 11 An absolutely gorgeous gold-flecked sunstoneAntique Dzi beads now start around $6000 per bead. Luckily, etched carnelian beads are still affordable to the general public. This ancient etched carnelian bead is truly beautiful and one of a kind. Measures approximately 10mm long and 5mm wide. 1mm hole. One of a kind bead sourced directly from Kathmandu, Nepal. Estimated to be about 600 to 1000 years old.