History and Origin

This extraordinary ancient Tibetan turquoise bead dates back over 500 years, originating from a period when turquoise was mined and shaped entirely by hand — long before industrial extraction or modern enhancement methods.
Each bead of this kind was personally chosen and blessed, often carried by monks, lamas, or pilgrims as a protective and spiritual talisman.

Turquoise has been revered in Tibet for millennia as the “Sky Stone”, a bridge between heaven and earth, embodying purity, vitality, and spiritual awakening.

Material & Craftsmanship

• Material: 100% natural turquoise with traces of 18c gold wax (used for preservation and ritual sealing)

• Size: 11 × 12 × 6 mm

• Condition: Excellent, with visible wear around the perforation, smooth texture, and glowing deep green hue

• Craftsmanship: Hand-shaped and polished using traditional tools; known as Thogchag, made by Tibetan artisans under sacred ritual discipline

Unlike modern turquoise, this bead is not stabilized, dyed, or reconstituted — its colour, matrix, and energy are entirely natural, reflecting centuries of handling, devotion, and blessing.

Appearance

• Deep, moss-green turquoise tone with golden undertones from wax traces

• Smooth perforation edges showing genuine ancient wear

• Rich patina developed through centuries of contact with skin and sacred oils

• Compact drum form, ideal for wearing or adding to a ritual mala

Cultural & Spiritual Significance

Turquoise in Tibetan culture symbolizes life force, sky energy, and spiritual clarity.
It is said to absorb the prayers and intentions of its wearer, deepening in colour and luminosity over generations.

Ancient beads like this were heirloom treasures, passed within families or monastic circles, believed to accumulate the blessings of all who carried them.

Collector’s Interest

Authentic ancient turquoise beads are among the most sought-after Tibetan artefacts.
Their rarity, natural purity, and historic context make them both spiritually potent and culturally invaluable.
This bead’s deep patina, natural formation, and ritual wear testify to its genuine age and sacred provenance.

Properties & Benefits

Symbolism (Turquoise – Sky Stone):

• Connects the wearer to heavenly realms and spiritual wisdom

• Symbol of protection, healing, and renewal

• Balances earthly grounding with spiritual ascent

Material Energy (Natural Tibetan Turquoise):

• Promotes calmness, truth, and inner alignment

• Enhances communication, compassion, and clarity of intention

• Absorbs and reflects positive vibrations, guarding against negativity

Spiritual Benefits:

• Acts as a protective amulet blessed by centuries of devotion

• Opens the heart and throat chakras, harmonising emotion and expression

• Encourages spiritual strength, vitality, and serenity

Practical Use:

• Wear directly on a leather cord as an ancient amulet

• Add to a mala or sacred bead string as a central or accent bead

• Ideal for collectors, practitioners, and those drawn to genuine spiritual relics