【Star & Moon】Natural Hainan Star and Moon Bodhi 108 Prayer Beads

**Star & Moon** My fondness for Star and Moon Bodhi began with its poetic name and the astonishing transformation after being handled and polished over time. I found a string of Star and Moon Bodhi bracelets I bought while in school. The beads were small. I purchased them then because I found it novel that they were the fruit of a plant, and I felt that using plant seeds as accessories could create a stronger connection with nature. This connection acts like a "lightning rod," linking me to nature and helping to ground and release negative emotions. I once saw a beautiful string of Star and Moon Bodhi prayer beads belonging to an aunt who meditates. After retiring, she enjoys inviting friends for tea, traveling, and quietly reciting Buddhist scriptures. We've known each other for over three years. Each time I see her beads, I feel a sense of peace and joy. The beads have already fully developed a lustrous patina and are beginning to exhibit a jade-like quality! Turn a bead, release a worry, and let time settle into beauty. **Craftsmanship** Natural Hainan Star and Moon Bodhi serves as the main material for these prayer beads. The beads are made from aged stock, possessing high density and good oiliness, which is ideal for handling and polishing. The beads are shaped into Tibetan old-style beads with a flared hole, meticulously crafted for precision. They are adorned with a Ruyi-shaped guru bead crafted from natural, high-glazed turquoise (the horizontal hole has a slight imperfection, which does not detract from the overall aesthetic). The waist beads are paired with 999 fine silver spacer beads and high-glazed natural turquoise spacer beads. A high-glazed turquoise round bead serves as the top bead, accompanied by a 999 fine silver "Wuxiang Buddha" (Nameless Buddha) as the pendant. This collection of turquoise has minimal natural veining, indicating excellent quality. The color will also change with handling. The color and texture possess a raw, natural charm, which is why I personally love turquoise. The overall tone of the prayer beads is elegant and understated, exuding a simple yet grand presence with excellent texture and quality. The accessories are exquisite and unique. **Specifications** Star and Moon Bodhi: 7x9mm Total weight of turquoise: 2.7g Turquoise top bead: 9.5mm 999 fine silver spacer bead: 8mm 925 silver small spacer bead: 5mm Turquoise spacer beads: 6x5, 7x6mm Turquoise guru bead: 16x9x8mm 999 Wuxiang Buddha: 12x10x7mm **Handling and Care** Avoid contact with water and other liquids. Keep the beads clean. When not in use, clean them and store them properly. Avoid placing them in overly humid or dry locations. Initially, use clean cotton gloves for handling, for about a month. Afterward, you can handle them with your bare hands. If your hands are sweaty in the summer, dry the beads before storing them. While handling the beads, also handle the accessories. Repeat this process. Always ensure your hands are clean; this will make the beads more beautiful and appealing. **Notes** A cotton glove or a pouch for accessories will be included with your purchase.