Aquamarine Goldfish Elephant Turtle Butterfly Wisdom 108 Bracelet Prayer Beads 5.6mm One-of-a-Kind Gift

**◈ A Word from the Designer** Carefully selected top-grade star aquamarine, meticulously carved into a graceful and lively goldfish (symbolizing abundant wealth and prosperity), strung into a 108-bead bracelet, adorned with auspicious cloisonné enamel charms such as butterflies (symbolizing continuous good fortune), elephants (symbolizing peace and prosperity), and turtles (symbolizing wisdom and longevity). This piece is elegant and magnificent, rich with auspicious meanings. The overall piece is clear and flawless, with uniform color and sparkling brilliance. It feels cool and smooth to the touch, radiating a wise and comforting energy. **This is a one-of-a-kind piece, awaiting its owner.** **A New Concept for 108-Bead Bracelets** In traditional thinking, 108-bead bracelets are exclusively for Buddhist practitioners. This view is quite outdated! :p While 108-bead bracelets do originate from Buddhist scriptures and, due to their length, can be wrapped around the wrist multiple times or worn as a necklace, their materials, designs, and decorative uses have evolved with the times. Today, they are more fashionable, layered, and versatile. Designers must adapt to user preferences to create unique, customized pieces. Furthermore, **108 has never been exclusive to Buddhists. Even non-Buddhists can appreciate the auspicious meaning of 108 and its potential for layered styling.** We often share with our clients that a 108-bead bracelet is an external object. Whether we are Buddhist or not, chanting, reciting scriptures, or praying is primarily an inner practice. It's about **not being attached to or hindered by material things**, and certainly not being confined by the material of the bracelet, the number of beads, how to hold it, or whether to wear it on the left or right hand. People should use prayer beads for convenience and freedom. As the "Diamond Sutra" states: "All phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows; like dew drops and lightning flashes; contemplate them thus." Bracelets and prayer beads are also phenomena, so one should not be overly concerned with them when using them. **Comfort should always be the priority.** **The Origin of 108 Prayer Beads** 108 prayer beads represent 108 kinds of afflictions. Within the six senses—eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind—each experiences pleasure, pain, and indifference, totaling 18. Combined with the three types of good, bad, and neutral feelings for each of the six senses, this makes 36. Finally, adding the past, present, and future, we arrive at 108. The 108 afflictions signify the 108 types of troubles that sentient beings experience. These afflictions can give rise to various negative karma. Therefore, they must be eradicated to achieve a state of tranquility for body and mind. Wearing prayer beads serves as a constant reminder to cultivate the compassion of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, maintaining a calm, unhurried, and generous mindset in any environment. In Tibetan, prayer beads are called "changwa," meaning to remember, think of, or recall. It also signifies continuity. It represents the constant remembrance of gurus, yidams, dakinis, and dharma protectors; it also signifies that gurus, yidams, dakinis, and dharma protectors constantly remember us, bestowing siddhis and wisdom. **Cloisonné Enamel (Filigree Enamel, Blue Enamel)** Cloisonné enamel, scientifically known as copper-filigree enamel, originated in the ancient Near East. As early as the 19th century BCE, ancient Egyptian pharaohs used it to create necklaces, often in conjunction with gemstone inlays. The Eastern Roman Empire later elevated this craft to a very high level. China introduced the technique during the Yuan Dynasty and saw its peak development during the Jingtai reign of the Ming Dynasty, hence its name "Jingtai Blue." Exquisite cloisonné enamel products feature lustrous and vibrant colors, a thick and solid base, neat and uniform filigree, and brilliant gold plating. They embody the warmth of jade, the radiance of jewels, and the delicacy of porcelain. Therefore, the cloisonné process is intricate and costly. **Aquamarine** Aquamarine is named for its clear, ocean-like blue-green hue. Legend has it that mermaids dwelling in the deep blue sea wore aquamarine as adornments, exposing the gems to sunlight to gain mystical powers for self-protection. Thus, aquamarine is also known as "mermaid's stone." For centuries, sailors navigating the turbulent waves have habitually used aquamarine to pray to the sea god for safe voyages. Consequently, aquamarine has been revered as the "stone of courage," symbolizing composure, bravery, and wisdom. **Goldfish** Since ancient times, goldfish have possessed three beauties: graceful form, lively appearance, and vibrant colors. Because the pronunciation of "goldfish" (jīn yú) is a homophone for "gold and jade" (jīn yù), and in ancient decorative culture, "gold" symbolized girls and "jade" (a homophone for "fish") symbolized boys, it also gave rise to the meaning of "abundant wealth and prosperity" (literally "gold and jade fill the hall," referring to a pond full of goldfish), expressing auspicious wishes for abundant wealth and a thriving family. The colorful and dazzling goldfish were also called "golden-scaled celestial beings" and "peonies of the water" by the ancients. **◈ Carefully Selected Materials, Meticulously Inspected** Materials: Natural Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Enamel (Cloisonné), 18K Gold, 925 Silver Size: **1. The aquamarine bead in the photo is 5.6mm in diameter. Wrapped 4 times, the wrist circumference is approximately 14.5cm.** **2. Please feel free to communicate with the designer to adjust the wrist circumference. If no wrist circumference is provided upon ordering, the item will be shipped with the size shown in the photo. ^^** **3. Adjusting the length (lengthening or shortening) will maintain the original price. If spare gemstones or materials are needed, please communicate with the designer.** **◈ We Await Your Unique Encounter** We guarantee that this is a single, unique piece, not mass-produced. If replication or mass production is required, you, with your discerning taste, will surely understand that due to the purely handmade craftsmanship, each piece cannot be 100% identical. However, we will strive to maintain stylistic consistency and ask for your patience as we nurture each masterpiece. **◈ About Use and Care** 1. Natural gemstones possess natural luster and unique textures (tiny black spots, stone lines, ice cracks, cloudiness, mineral inclusions, asymmetry, etc.). By wearing them frequently, you will observe subtle color changes in the natural gemstones, which will typically become more translucent and captivating. This is also the best method of care. Natural organic gemstones (such as coral and amber) have low hardness and are sensitive to acids and alkalis. When dirty, avoid using detergents. Clean with water and wipe with a soft cloth. You can also use a soft brush dipped in a small amount of mineral oil (such as baby oil) for gentle polishing and care. 2. Metal jewelry has a very long lifespan. Avoid external damage or strong acids and alkalis that can cause fading. 3. Fabric materials (ribbon, cotton, gauze) are soft and comfortable to the touch and have a long lifespan. Avoid high temperatures, external damage, or strong acids and alkalis that can cause fading. 4. For any jewelry, when dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water as appropriate, or use a suitable amount of neutral detergent for suitable materials. After washing, dry as soon as possible. 5. When jewelry is removed, it should be properly packaged and stored, isolated from excess air to slow down oxidation and discoloration, and not stacked or pressed. **◈ Packaging and After-Sales Service** 1. If you have any questions about the product, please contact us via private message. 2. Regarding packaging, let us love the Earth together. We insist on using environmentally friendly, recyclable materials, complemented by showcasing the product's quality, aiming for exquisite packaging that is durable for shipping and easy to open. 3. **Your❤❤❤❤❤ positive feedback warms our hearts. We will not forget to give you a gift for future repurchases.** 4. We offer lifetime repair services for our products. We recommend taking photos of the item you wish to update or repair and discussing it with the designer via private message. The designer will assess it and provide a quote based on our company's repair standards. Shipping costs will be borne by both parties.