Vintage Ruyi Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (TaD-V-B-Ruyi-082424)

Vintage Ruyi Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (TaD-V-B-Ruyi-082424)

This bead is adorned with the Ruyi Motif.  The Ruyi Motif is a symbol of auspicious manifestations.  The Ruyi Motif is believed to eliminate obstacles for its wearer, thus paving a smooth path to success for its wearer.  It is also believed to bring boundless joy to its wearer.

This bead measures 36.9 mm x 11.9 mm.   It is a vintage bead produced in Taiwan in the 1980s.  

The bead material is high quality natural carnelian. There are natural bloodspot inclusions on this dzi.

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.