Magic of Dzi Beads, Fairs & New Beads

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No minimum order, but can only for used at MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk and cannot be used with any other discount or eBay.

New Beads

Click a link below to see one of this month's new beads:
Heavy Morning-Yellow Citrine Nugget Beads
Large Deep-Blue Calsilica Buttons
Beautiful 6mm Tangerine Orange Jasper Beads
Versatile Worldly Avocado-Green Amber 8mm Beads
Chunky Olive-Yellow Amber Nugget Beads
Elegant Old-Gold-Amber Bead Bracelet
Mystical Moonstone Barrel Beads
Large Faceted Moonstone Teardops

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MrBead Spring UK Bead Fairs

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Saturday 9th May Luton MrBead Bead Show Stockwood Hotel - 41-43 Stockwood Crescent, Luton, LU1 3SS 11am to 4pm

Sat & Sun 30th & 31st May Wincanton Gem 'n' Bead Fair - Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8BJ 10am to 5pm Sat 10am to 4pm Sun

Sunday 7th June Cheshire Bead Fair Nantwich Civic Hall - Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG 10am to 4pm

Saturday 27th June Kentish Town MrBead Bead Show, Kentish Town Community Centre Main Hall - 17 Busby Place, London NW5 2SP 11m to 4pm

Full list of: our 2015 UK Bead Fairs

The Magic of Dzi Beads

What Are Dzi Beads?
For 5,000 years, crafters in Tibet, India and Afghanistan have cut natural agates into round or tubbier shapes, and polished to make the stone's markings stand out. After firing at extreme temperature, these patterns are etched onto the stone. Then, over time, the designs become eroded by weathering and wear. Each bead has unique features and meanings.

The Mystery?
Tibetans believe Dzi beads possess magical power. These mysterious beads have been found among golden masks and other burial artifacts in 2,000-year-old tombs. Once uncovered, Tibetans pass them from generation to generation making authentic dzi beads very expensive. “Dzi” in Tibetan means shine, brightness, clearness, and splendor.

However, although over 99% of dzis are now mass produced, part of this magic can still be shared. Allowing the home jewellery crafter to take advantage of ancient Tibet and market these inexpensive beads with mystery.

Facts & Myths
There are many stories and superstitious to these ancient beads. Like stones falling from the heavens or carved by creatures under the ground. Some believe the aura of magnetic energy within the bead has healing properties.

Others think dzi beads can 'store karma': either good or bad. However, this is nonsense as karma cannot be transferred, destroyed or given. What one sows, one reaps - so its impossible for a stone to make any difference.

New Dzi Beads
Mass produced dzi beads are shiny, flawless, with clearly defined patterns. Nevertheless, they make interesting jewellery that sells well.

To see our dzi beads look though our Agate category or key "dzi" in the search box at MrBead.co.uk or MrBead.com

Beads Up North!

Go to the online version of this newsletter to see two Gorden's. The bead fair at Haydock this year was busier than ever. Can you tell which one is the real Gordon? Show organiser Gordon, of Halfpenney's Beads, does a great job!

Free Shipping

For free shipping on our bead store enter DZI in the box at checkout and click "Redeem Coupon". Use NOW - as expires Friday 15th May 2015. No minimum order, but can only for used at MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk and cannot be used with any other discount or eBay.

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