Women's Prayer Beads, Burmese Jade & Crystal, Double-Layer (Eight-Sect Compatible), Limited Edition

Women's Prayer Beads, Burmese Jade & Crystal, Double-Layer (Eight-Sect Compatible), Limited Edition

Jade has captivated admirers for centuries as a premier natural stone, and this piece uses genuine Burmese jade – among the most highly regarded jade varieties worldwide, valued above Indian jade for its rarity and depth of color. Jade has been cherished by the Japanese since the Jomon period, when it was fashioned into magatama beads, and prized elsewhere as the 'emerald of the Orient.' The finest Burmese jade shows a clearly visible pattern, a glossy finish, and a deep color throughout; this piece meets all three criteria, identifiable at a glance as top-tier material. In the language of stones, jade represents health, and it was historically used in parts of Europe in connection with kidney ailments. Jade is generally divided into hard and soft varieties, with the gem-quality stone almost always being hard jade; Burmese jade is a leading example, with a hardness of 6.5–7 and a specific gravity notably heavier than ordinary stones, giving it a substantial weight in the hand. This piece follows the Eight-Sect Compatible style – a formal double-strand rosary suitable for any Buddhist sect, and in Nagoya traditionally recognized as a wedding item for brides, typically paired with crystal and white tassels. Only one piece is available.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 632h002000000
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Burmese Jade
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.20 in (0.5 cm) – Crystal
Top Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.16 in (0.4 cm) – Burmese Jade