These are Pixiu beads made from Sugilite with gray-purple and gray-blue hues. Each bead is nearly 1cm in size, but due to the somewhat subdued colors, they are being offered at a special price. Please consider them. This Sugilite, which contains manganese and is colored purple, is mined in the Republic of South Africa. When mixed with Richterite, it takes on a bluish hue, in which case it is called Blue Sugilite. It is one of the three major healing stones, along with Larimar and Charoite, and its value is currently soaring. The reason for this is the spread of rumors in Asia, where it is processed, that it is effective against illnesses. Its popularity has reignited, and they are even saying they want to buy back the pieces sold to Japan at a higher price per gram... Even now, as the coronavirus is subsiding worldwide, the situation hasn't changed much, and coupled with the weak yen, it is being traded at several times the price per gram compared to before the pandemic. These are beads made from such popular Sugilite, carved into the motif of Pixiu, which has been treasured since ancient China. Pixiu is a mythical animal that eats money with its big mouth and accumulates it, a auspicious animal (zuijū, a very auspicious animal) embodying the wish for wealth accumulation. They are carefully carved into this auspicious motif. Please consider them :-) (Number of beads) 1 (Size) Approximately 9-9.5 x 7-7.5 mm (※Individual differences may exist) Shipping will be via Mercari delivery. Tracking number included. Please note that I may not be able to reply during the daytime on weekdays. I will reply in the evening, so please comment if you have any questions. ・Manganese Sugilite ・Sugilite ・Natural stone ・Power stone #MorinoIshiyaSugilite ←By stone #MorinoIshiyaBeads ←By item #MorinoIshiyaBlack ←By color #MorinoIshiya ←All products