Men's Prayer Beads, Longan Bodhi Seed, Dushan Jade Finish

Men's Prayer Beads, Longan Bodhi Seed, Dushan Jade Finish

For those seeking something rare and valuable, this rosary features the scarce longan bodhi seed – a natural mutation of the more common phoenix-eye bodhi seed, occurring in only 20–30% of the fruit and prized for its rarity. The name derives from an old Chinese tradition of naming animals by their eyes: a single-eyed pattern was called 'phoenix,' giving rise to 'phoenix-eye bodhi,' while a three-eyed pattern was called 'dragon,' giving rise to 'longan (dragon-eye) bodhi.' Over time and with use, the seed's natural oils give it a beautiful, deepening amber patina, with its texture growing more distinctive with continued wear. This piece pairs the bodhi seed with Dushan jade, prized in China for its smooth, glossy texture as a fine jade in its own right, finished in a calm tone suited to any occasion.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 6900990000000
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.63 in (1.6 cm) – Dushan Jade
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.55 in (1.4 cm) – Longan Bodhi Seed
Top Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.35 in (0.9 cm) – Dushan Jade