From Tarikam-sama, I made a purchase! One-of-a-kind Southern Red Agate (Nan Hong) Quartz Coexistence, Nine-Eyed Dzi Bead Hole diameter approx. 2.9mm, Rare 【Material and Features】 A rare 42x13mm bead featuring Southern Red Agate from Sichuan Province, China, naturally coexisting with quartz. The deep red agate intertwined with transparent quartz creates a unique matte texture, and the vivid red and white contrast exudes a mystical presence. Southern Red Agate has been used since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, a stone of high historical value, with particularly richly colored pieces treated as national treasures. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is prized by monks as a substitute for coral and has been considered a venerable material, equivalent to the "red pearl" of the Seven Treasures of Buddhism. 【Spiritual Significance of the Nine-Eyed Dzi】 The pattern of the Nine-Eyed Dzi, with a through-hole in the center, symbolizes the highest spiritual power in Esoteric Buddhism. "Nine" is the extreme number representing the principles of the universe, and the nine eyes are believed to possess nine virtues: "health and longevity," "purification of disasters," "fortune-bringing," "harmonious relationships," "wisdom enlightenment," "spiritual growth," "prosperity of descendants," "fulfillment of wishes," and "harmony with the universe." It is particularly excellent at warding off evil and strengthening vitality, protecting the owner from three-dimensional disasters while connecting them directly to high-dimensional energy. 【Synergistic Effects of Southern Red Agate x Quartz】 This coexisting stone, where the "earth energy" of agate and the "heaven energy" of quartz merge, promotes the harmony of yin and yang. In addition to the effects of Southern Red Agate alone, such as promoting blood circulation, strengthening decisiveness, and maintaining passion, the amplification effect of quartz is expected to provide the following benefits: 1. Purification of the aura and chakra alignment 2. Awakening of potential abilities and enhanced intuition 3. Stabilization of the economic foundation and expansion of income sources 4. Release of trauma from the deep psyche 【Historical Value and Practicality】 In ancient times, merchants carried it as a talisman for dangerous journeys along the Silk Road, and records show that the consorts of the Qing Dynasty court wore it to pray for offspring. In modern times, it is used as a feng shui item to improve fortune and as a decision-making support tool for business leaders. The weak electrical current effect of the natural stone stimulates acupoints, providing a stress-reducing effect when held. 【Collection Value】 In China, it is ranked as the highest quality based on the "one red, two black, three transparent" quality standard, and it is becoming increasingly popular as an investment target due to the decreasing amount of mining each year. This product is a masterpiece formed with an ideal ratio of 7:3 for the dark color part of the agate and the transparent layer of quartz, and the nine-eyed pattern is perfectly symmetrical. "A one-of-a-kind collection item" ※Images 2-11, The description text is borrowed.