These are Pixiu beads crafted 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 offered at a special price. Please consider them. This Sugilite, mined in the Republic of South Africa, contains manganese and is colored purple. 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 is that rumors, such as its effectiveness against illnesses, have spread in Asia, where it is processed. Its popularity has reignited, and there are even requests to buy back the items sold to Japan at a higher price per gram... Even now, as the world is gradually recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, the situation hasn't changed much, and coupled with the weak yen, it is traded at several times the price per gram compared to before the pandemic. These are beads of such popular Sugilite, crafted into the motif of Pixiu, which has been cherished since ancient China. Pixiu is a mythical animal with a large mouth that eats money and accumulates it, a symbol of wealth accumulation (a very auspicious animal). They are carefully carved into this auspicious motif. Please consider them! :-) (Quantity) 1 (Size) Approximately 9-9.5 x 7-7.5 mm (※Individual differences may occur) Shipping will be via Mercari delivery. Tracking number included. Please note that I may not be able to respond during the 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