| Dzi beads have been deeply embedded in Tibetan | | | | supposed to bring good luck and also ward of evil |
| culture for many centuries. These beads are | | | | influence. The Tibetans also believe that wearing these |
| considered to be the most precious living charms or | | | | beads prevents physical harm, because the beads |
| gemstones in Tibet, and have been worshipped and | | | | take the impact of the harmful external force upon |
| passed down for many generations. They attribute so | | | | themselves. It is also believed that the beads choose |
| much value to these beads, that in Tibet, these ancient | | | | their own owners, and will not remain with an unlucky |
| beads are also at times used for mortgage purposes | | | | person for very long. Much like the |
| in banks. There are many legends associated with the | | | | philosopherâs stone, that all alchemists are in |
| Dzi bead: It is believed that these beads were created | | | | search of, Dzi beads are also revered as supernatural |
| not by man but by the Gods. For this reason there are | | | | gemstones with magical powers. |