Star Moon Bodhi Seeds 5x3mm Apple Round 108 pcs 1-Year Aged Seeds Customized Beaded Design Prayer Beads

Tibukkyo Taiwan Derong Collection | Premium Star Moon Bodhi 5x3mm Apple Round Beads 108 pcs | Aged Star Moon Bodhi | Plain Beads ● Accessories: None ● Direct shipping to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia available ● The "Cang Feng Yan, Han Xing Yue" Star Moon Bodhi is one of the four renowned pearls in the Bodhi world, known for its color-changing, patina development, and cracking processes. 6mm is the smallest size, where the moon eye is less noticeable. Hainan seeds, the largest, only reach 14mm; anything larger is not from Hainan and has poor density. 12mm is considered a large size for collectors. The "Cang Feng Yan, Han Xing Yue" Star Moon Bodhi is one of the four great pearls of the Bodhi world, evoking a sense of a bright moon surrounded by sparse stars, or a multitude of stars cradling the moon. Only Hainan seeds can achieve this effect. Hainan seeds possess the best density among Star Moon varieties, developing a beautiful patina and color with attractive cracking, making them a rare and sought-after type. In recent years, the annual yield of Hainan seeds has decreased, leading to a market flooded with Star Moon Bodhi from Laos and other regions, often misrepresented. True Hainan Star Moon Bodhi exclusively comes from wild seeds found in "Maogan." This is why Maogan Star Moon Bodhi is so renowned. Star Moon Bodhi seeds are derived from the rattan fruit. Each seed features one large dot and numerous small dots, resembling a multitude of stars surrounding the moon, hence the name "Star Moon Bodhi." The color and smoothness of the beads vary depending on how long they are worn. With frequent wear, the color and smoothness of Star Moon Bodhi beads improve, the color deepens, and the overall appearance becomes more lustrous, even achieving an "ivory-like" quality. Star Moon Bodhi prayer beads not only carry the profound meaning of achieving enlightenment but also serve to ward off evil. Wearing them is believed to increase wisdom and alleviate troubles. The "Anle Ji Shang" (Collection of Bliss, Upper Volume) states: "Bodhi is the name for the supreme Buddha-path." The surface of the prayer beads is covered with uniform black dots, with a concave circular indentation in the center, resembling stars encircling the moon, creating a celestial display of stars holding the moon, thus giving it the name Star Moon Bodhi. It is hailed as one of the "Four Great Pearls" of Bodhi. ========================================== Star Moon Bodhi has three grades – Yuanbao Seed (what connoisseurs refer to as Star Moon Bodhi). Star Moon Bodhi found in the market is primarily divided into three grades: the superior Yuanbao Seed, followed by the Jinchan Seed, and lastly the Moni Seed. Characteristics of Yuanbao Seed: Characteristic 1: High Density Seeds with high density exhibit a more pronounced solidity when polished, developing a rich, thick patina and evident aesthetic appeal. After prolonged wear, they turn yellowish, enhancing their luster. Low-density seeds are less noticeable initially, but over time, their luster diminishes, cracking appears harsh, and the seeds lose their vitality. Characteristic 2: Black Dots, Not Connected Lines The essence of Star Moon Bodhi is the imagery of stars surrounding the moon, a celestial arrangement. Therefore, the black dots should be distinct points, not connected lines. Characteristic 3: Durability Due to the high density and quality of Star Moon Bodhi (Yuanbao Seed), prolonged wear (with proper care) will not result in cracks or breakage.