Raw Natural Red Agate Bead Bracelet 6mm Persimmon Red Full Color Full Body Malachite Accent Beads Prayer Beads

TIBUKKYO Taiwan Derong Collection | Exquisite Red Agate Bead Bracelet 6mm | Full Color, Full Body | Natural Malachite Accent Beads ◎ Face-to-face meetups welcome in Taipei City / Customization options available ◎ Shipping to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia. Weekday shipping, next-day delivery. Red agate, anciently known as "crimson jade," possesses a fine and lustrous texture. It was nearly depleted during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, leading to a sharp increase in the price of antique red agate. Historically, ancient people used red agate in traditional medicine to nourish the heart and blood. The "crimson pearl" (true pearl) among the Seven Treasures of Buddhism refers to red agate. To clean red agate, one can mix salt into water, soak the agate, and then gently wipe it. Due to its volcanic origins, some red agate may exhibit natural fissures. While skillful cutting and polishing can minimize their appearance, they are often unavoidable. (Naturally, flawless red agate exists, but at exorbitant prices, or it may be imitation plastic.) This has led to the saying, "No fissures, no true red agate." There are many varieties of red agate. Among them, "persimmon red" is the most sought after. If distinct white spots are visible, it is considered "red and white" material, where red and white coexist. For instance, "red and white silkworm-patterned" material is common, with pieces exhibiting clear distinctions between red and white being particularly rare.