This is a prayer bead made of star and moon Bodhi seeds from Nakamoto Meigyokudo in Koyasan. It uses the seeds of the star and moon Bodhi tree, one of the three great sacred trees in Buddhism. The small black spots on the surface of the beads are called "stars," and the single larger indentation is likened to the "moon," hence the name. The beads develop a luster the more they are used, and they change to an amber color. It is a popular material said to bring deep flavor and blessings to the wearer. It is said to have the effect of stabilizing emotional balance. Please wear it as a charm for warding off evil and bad luck ^⁠^ These are small and cute beads. For women. The size of the beads is about 4mm. I have another star and moon Bodhi seed prayer bead for sale. I will add a photo of the two side-by-side to compare the size and color of the beads. Thank you for looking.