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 being offered at a special price. Please consider them. This Sugilite, which contains manganese and is colored purple, is sourced from 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 there are even requests to buy back the pieces sold in Japan at a higher price per gram... Even now, as the world is gradually recovering from the effects of the coronavirus, the situation remains largely unchanged, 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 of such popular Sugilite, crafted into the motif of Pixiu, which has been cherished since ancient China. Pixiu is a mythical animal that is said to eat money with its large mouth and accumulate 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