Rudraksha (the fruit of the Bodhi tree with a thousand eyes) is a type of tree nut named for the countless "eye"-like spots on its surface, and is said to "watch over everything with a thousand eyes." Each of these fruits has a different pattern, and no two are alike. Because they are handmade, each one is a unique, one-of-a-kind item just for you. They look great with denim and also with Japanese attire. The tree only blooms once every 40 years, and it takes about 3 years from flowering to fruiting. After the fruit is formed, many trees die, making it so valuable that it is called the "King of Bodhi Trees." The fruit is rough as is, but it has been carefully polished. It is said to have a powerful purifying effect, and simply wearing it is said to purify the mind and body. It also has a calming effect and is said to remove negative thoughts and stabilize the mind. How about giving it as a gift to someone special? Materials Fruit: Rudraksha: Fruit of the Bodhi tree with a thousand eyes Beads: Camel bone Glass beads Fringe: Suede cord Metal parts: Silver plating