An "eye" on every bead: the concentric, circular patterns of the Shiva eye agate bracelet create the illusion of a gaze. The roughly 1 cm AA-quality beads are strung on a stretch cord, so the bracelet slips on easily without a clasp.
About the Shiva eye
The Shiva eye is a distinctive variety of agate marked with concentric colours, found on riverbanks in India; it is also known as Sulemani Hakik. Its circular pattern gives the impression of an eye — hence the name, which refers to the "third eye" of the god Shiva. Agate itself is the banded form of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), with a hardness of about 7 on the Mohs scale.
Tradition
Tradition holds the Shiva eye to be a protective stone that wards off negative influences, and links it to the third-eye chakra — it is said to strengthen clarity of mind, insight and intuition. These are traditional beliefs rather than proven facts; as a piece to wear, it is a beautiful, symbolic companion.
Finish
AA-quality beads of roughly 1 cm on an elastic cord; the bracelet measures about 8 cm around. As a natural mineral, every bead's pattern is unique — no two "eyes" are exactly alike.
Good to know
Its unique pattern makes it an eye-catching piece on its own and a popular gift for lovers of unusual stones.