Antique Wave & Stripe Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspot Inclusions (TiD-Ant-200-WS-081724)

Antique Wave & Stripe Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspot Inclusions (TiD-Ant-200-WS-081724)

This bead is adorned with Three Waves and Four Stripes.  The Wave Motif is believed to bring never-ending success to its wearer.  The Stripe Motif is believed to bring never ending success and prosperity.  Businessmen are especially fond of this motif combination.

This bead measures 40.3 mm x 11.3 mm.  It is an old bead, estimated to be between 200 to 400 years old.

The bead material is high quality natural agate.  There are bright vermillion colored bloodspot inclusions on this bead.

This bead is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks on this bead.  As with all antique dzi beads, weathering marks and minor digs are all part of its beauty.

Bloodspot (Cinnabar Dot) info:

Cinnabar dots are also known as "bloodspots" or "硃砂" in Chinese.  They occur when mercury and sulfur are present when the agate was formed.  Mercuric sulfide (or cinnabar) is obtained when mercury reacts with sulfur.  In its purest form, the color is a deep red.  In fact, it is how vermilion pigment is made.  However, it is difficult and rare to find it in its purest form in agate.  The purest form, used to make vermillion, is usually obtained in labs where conditions can be controlled.  In nature, there is usually other material present thus giving it slight variations in its redness.