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Famous People wearing Dzi Beads

Published: 02-04-2013 05:37am
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Jewelry, actors and the red carpet just seem to go together so well. So, here is an on going list of    Famous People Wearing Dzi Beads......The famous Actress Eva Huang wore a stunning dzi bead necklace to the 68th Venice International film Festival opening ceremony. The necklace was estimated to be worth over 100 million USD.Actor Francis Ng was seen in Singapore Dzi bead shopping. And picked out a lovely Heaven and Earth Dzi bead. Jet Li, often seen wearing Dzi beads, both necklace and bracelet. ... » Read More

How to Take Care of your Dzi Beads

Published: 06-18-2012 04:10am
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Dzi beads have been around for thousands and thousands of years. They are old and can last forever with your love and care. Here are some tips on keeping your dzi bead in good condition. Wear the dzi bead as often as you can. This allows them to absorb your body's warmth and interact with the magnetic field of your body. If you have one than one dzi bead put them somewhere safe and special, such as a jewelry box or soft bag, when you are not wearing them. To increase the stones brightness and color, rub your fingers together lightly, while you are wearing the stone. Don't wear your dzi beads in water. When showering or taking a bath remove you... » Read More

Dzi Bead Symbol Meaning

Published: 06-18-2012 03:59am
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Some Dzi beads have circles on them called eyes and other dzi beads have pictures or symbols. The different symbols represent different areas of your life and helps you by taking away negative energy from that area, such as keeping away evil, lowering blood pressure or bringing good luck, wealth or karma. Here is a list of the most popular symbol dzi beads- Lotus Flower- will help purify the spirit and mind and keep them calm and peaceful. It is a symbol of peace. Bottle- will help to keep a long and healthy life. It is a symbol of wealth and a long life. Tiger tooth- will keep away evil spirits and help to advance in your career and bring i... » Read More

Dzi Beads are Magnetic and Great for your Body!

Published: 05-11-2012 12:47pm
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If you hold two dzi beads in your hand, fingers out flat, beads in your palm, you will notice something amazing! The beads will slowly roll towards each other. Dzi beads are magnetic so they will always be drawn to each other.  Dzi beads are only found in the Himalayas. And one story goes, that a long, long time ago one area in Tibet was hit with an asteroid. This caused all of the dzi beads to become magnetic. And the stone is so amazing the all these years later the dzi beads still hold their magnetic energy.  So next time you have dzi beads, hold two in the palm of your hand and see what happens. But, wearing a magnetic stone can be very ... » Read More

Dzi beads, blood circulation and metabolism

Published: 04-18-2012 01:45am
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I was told that when you put on a Dzi bead for the first time, shortly after you will feel thirsty. This means your metabolism and blood circulation are speeding up. After about three days your body will have adapted. Wear the bead daily and it will keep you very healthy and even help you loose weight. ... » Read More

Are Dzi Beads Good Luck?

Published: 04-14-2012 03:41am
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I wrote a blog post here earlier about Dzi beads being good luck and where they come from. http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog_post/shangrilacraft/7249/where_do_dzi_bead_come_from_"Dzi beads are ancient and have been worn for centuries in Asia, especially by those who are spiritual or religious. But, in the last few years the beads have been making a huge come back with the younger generation. I was told, that a couple of years ago there was a plane crash in Taipei, Taiwan. And, sadly there was only one survivor. When he was interviewed later, he told the news crew that it was only because of his Dzi bead bracelet that he was still alive and t... » Read More

The "Om Mani Padme Hum" Mantra

Published: 04-09-2012 08:25am
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I've written a few blog post earlier on mantras, such as how to choose your mantra. But, I've been asked countless time what does Om Mani Padme Hum mean in English.  A new bangle I put up today, that says Om Mani Padme Hum, in Tibetan writing.  http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/shangrilacraft/4578303/Tibetan_Silver_Flat_Om_Mani_Padme_Hum_Bangle/Jewelry/Bracelets/SilverOm Mani Padme Hum doesn't translate very well into English. Roughly it means, "The Jewel is in the Heart of the Lotus" or "Hail who sits on the lotus flower."OM stands for the practitioner's impure body, speech and mind. And also the exalted body, speech and mind of ... » Read More

What to do with Broken Dzi Beads

Published: 03-14-2012 12:26pm
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It is thought that the Dzi bead you wear always absorbs negative energy, that otherwise would have affected you.  But, if your bead breaks, it means that it has absorbed so much negativity that it causes the bead to burst in order to relieve the negativity. If a large piece of your bead breaks off, it means that the bead is finished with its work. It is time for the bead to retire and you should allow it to rest and reward it for all the work it has done. If you have a broken Dzi bead the best way to thank it for all the work it has done for you is to bury it some where around your house. This could be in a house plant or some where outside, ne... » Read More

Dzi Bead Eyes Meanings 1 to 12 eyes

Published: 03-14-2012 11:52am
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Some Dzi beads have circles on them called eyes. The different number of eyes represents different things and helps you in areas of you life, such as keeping away evil, lowering blood pressure or bringing good luck and karma. Here is a quick list of the meanings of the Dzi bead eye 1 to 12.     one eye- promotes safety and brings luck to the wearer. It is also thought to enhance wisdom and bring in more happiness. two eyes- for a happy marriage and a happy family. The two eyes also bring balance and harmony. It represent the yin and the yang in your life. three eye- known as the wealth bead. It is thought to bring in great wealth to the wea... » Read More

Where do Dzi bead come from?

Published: 03-14-2012 11:15am
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One of the things we get asked about the most are our Dzi beads. What are they? Where do they come from? and Why haven't I heard much about them before?I'll tell you. Dzi beads are Amazing! In China and Tibet you can't go anywhere without seeing people wearing them. People here believe that Dzi beads are magical. And, I have to tell you.....I'm starting to think so too!If you have ever seen Dzi beads before you know that there are many different patterns and shapes. The circles on the Dzi are called eyes and the number of eyes represent different things for you or your life. The 9 eyes bead is one of the most popular, it may help you bring in mone... » Read More

Dzi Beads

Published: 02-28-2012 10:37am
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Tibet is famous for its ancient beads, called Dzi beads or sometimes called God beads.  Dzi beads are good luck to wear. They are believed to be capable of driving away evil spirits, protecting against natural catastrophes, increase energy, and bring good health and good luck. Dzi beads have been dated back to 1000 B.C. and were once referred to as God Beads because at that time, it was only the Gods who wore the Dzi beads. The beads exist in different shapes, styles and patterns, each serving a different spiritual function.  ... » Read More
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