Men's Prayer Beads, Chalcedony, 2-Shaku Size, Soto Sect, Limited Edition

Men's Prayer Beads, Chalcedony, 2-Shaku Size, Soto Sect, Limited Edition

Chalcedony is a general term for a family of opaque-to-translucent quartz varieties, generally known for its soft, gentle pale-blue color. This pale light blue has long been associated with kindness and a wish to avoid conflict and build friendly relationships, and by tradition is also said to strengthen friendship. The surface of this pale-blue natural stone carries a gentle wave-like pattern, giving this rosary a soft, easy character suited to wearers of any age; its distinctive gentleness and color have been admired since ancient times. Large-format chalcedony beads at this generous 2-shaku size are difficult to source, so only one piece is available. This piece follows the formal Soto-sect style, closely resembling the Rinzai-sect design but distinguished by a metal ring threaded onto the string.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 9902900000000
Main Beads: Approx. 0.55 in (1.4 cm) – Chalcedony
Main Beads: Approx. 0.47 in (1.2 cm) – Chalcedony
Top Bead: Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Chalcedony