Material List (Alphabetical Order)
Material List
- Aquamarine
- Aventurine
- Itoigawa Jade
- Inca Rose(Rhodochrosite)
- Emerald
- Onyx
- Opal
- Garnet
- Skeleton Carving
- Persimmon
- Ebony
- Amber
- Sapphire
- Coral
- Four Divine Beasts Carving
- Citrine
- Silver
- Agarwood
- Quartz
- Seigetsu Bodhi Tree
- Sodalite
- Daruma Carving
- Smoky Quartz
- Boxwood
- Indian Bodhi Tree
- Doushan Jade
- Topaz
- Tiger's Eye
- Turquoise
- Tourmaline
- Jujube
- Pearl
- Rhodonite
- Heart Sutra
- Jadeite
- Sandalwood
- Owl Carving
- Peridot
- Phoenix Eye Bodhi Tree
- Sanskrit Character
- Amethyst
- Moonstone
- Carnelian
- Rose Quartz
- Arhat Carving
- Lapis Lazuli
- Labradorite
- Larimar
- Longan Bodhi Tree
- Dragon Carving
- Green Sandalwood
- Rutilated Quartz
- Ruby
Material Details
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Aquamarine
The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin words "aqua" meaning "water" and "marina" meaning "sea." It is famous as the birthstone for March.
Aquamarine is also known as the "Angel Stone," symbolizing beautiful youth and joyful happiness. It symbolizes a "happy marriage" and is also popular as a stone that brings fertility, making it a cherished gift for those about to marry. True to its name, it has a deep connection to the sea and has been treasured as a talisman for safe voyages and bountiful catches. Beyond the sea, it is said to protect the wearer from unexpected accidents and disasters when carried during travel.
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Aventurine
Aventurine is a healing stone reminiscent of forests.
It is a gentle stone that is suitable for anyone and blends well with any other stone.
Much like forest trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, it is said to cleanse and purify the mind and body, making it a natural stone that also symbolizes maintaining and promoting health.
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Itoigawa Jade
Itoigawa Jade comes from Japan's only known jade deposit. Mining is now prohibited as the site is a Natural Monument. Pieces currently in circulation come from past stock, making them extremely valuable.
In September 2016, jade was selected as one of "Japan's Stones (National Stones)" by the Mineralogical Society of Japan.
Itoigawa Jade, along with emerald, is considered the birthstone for May.
Stability, tranquility, compassion, wisdom, and endurance are the representative stone meanings of Itoigawa Jade.
This domestic gemstone is believed to bring inner peace by nurturing wisdom, compassion, and the spirit.
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Inca Rose (Rhodochrosite)
Official Name: Rhodochrosite, Also Known As: Inca Rose
The origin of the name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek words 'rhodon' meaning 'rose', 'chros' meaning 'color', and 'site' meaning 'stone'.
It came to be called "Inca Rose" because it is mined in the Andes Mountains, where the Inca Empire once flourished. This stone enjoys immense popularity worldwide for its passionate red, flower-like color and as a symbol of a 'rosy life'.
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Emerald
Emerald is one of the world's four major gemstones, renowned alongside diamonds and others.
As the birthstone for May, its gemstone meaning is [Good Fortune, Happiness, Hope].
The green color of emeralds is said to enhance marriage and family fortune while also increasing healing effects.
In recent years, production has drastically decreased, making it an extremely valuable material.
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Onyx
Onyx is a stone that firmly stabilizes your own center.
It guides you to take grounded actions to steadily achieve your goals. It is said to be a stone that gives you the endurance and strong will to keep moving forward without giving up, even in the difficult and painful situations that arise many times in life.
Onyx, which supports you in persevering and accomplishing what you set out to do, is considered a 'symbol of success' and is especially recommended for those with goals they wish to achieve.
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Opal
Opal has been called a stone of good fortune since ancient times.
The unique play of light within opal enhances free creativity and excels at drawing out hidden inner talents, making it a particularly recommended stone for artists and those engaged in creative pursuits.
Opal is a stone filled with a brightness that brings hope to life's darkness. It is said to help dispel melancholy, foster flexibility free from constraints, and build a core identity unaffected by others. By shedding fixed notions and broadening one's perspective, it aids in inviting new values.
Furthermore, opal is said to teach the necessary mindset for enjoying the life you have right now.
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Garnet
Garnet has long been revered and cherished as a 'sacred stone' throughout the world. The name garnet is said to derive from the Latin word 'granatus', meaning 'seed'.
In Japan, it is called "pomegranate stone" because it resembles a pomegranate.
Well-known as the birthstone for January, garnet is considered a 'symbol of harvest'. It is said to help you achieve success by bringing to fruition the results of your steady, persistent efforts toward your goals.
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Skeleton Carving
Skeleton carvings hold the meaning of 【warding off evil】 and have long been popular carvings believed to ward off misfortune when worn. Skeleton carvings have also been considered a symbol of equality since ancient times, based on the fact that all humans become skeletons after death.
This design is extremely popular among men.
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Persimmon
The flower language of the persimmon is 【Natural Beauty・Gentleness・Blessing・Grace・Bounty】.
It is characterized by being very lightweight, hard, not overly conspicuous, and having a subdued atmosphere.
Natural Siamese persimmon wood (from Thailand) is favored by many men for its natural grain patterns and color tones. It develops a lustrous patina with use, allowing you to enjoy its changing appearance over time.
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Ebony
Ebony is a type of tropical hardwood. Its dense, heavy, and hard heartwood is black. It is used as a wood for intricate carvings, in furniture, Buddhist altars, Buddhist implements, building materials, musical instruments, and brush handles.
It is a representative precious wood, treasured since ancient times—evident in its presence among the treasures of the Shōsōin Repository. It possesses semi-permanent durability against decay and is a strong, hard, and heavy timber.
It was particularly used for piano black keys, fingerboards on string instruments like violins, castanets (percussion instruments), and chess pieces. However, due to rampant deforestation and its slow growth rate, it is becoming increasingly scarce today.
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Amber
Amber is an organic substance formed from the fossilized sap of coniferous plants over 30 million years ago.
Amber is a stone that embodies both brightness and calmness. It supports the smooth flow of physical and mental energy, helping to ease tension and promote relaxation in various situations, thereby facilitating the expression of one's full potential.
For this reason, it is highly recommended as a protective talisman for exams, competitions, and even during childbirth.
In Japanese, it is written as "琥珀" (kohaku), but in ancient China, it was written as "虎魄" (hupo), believed to be the soul of a tiger turned to stone. In recent years, its production has drastically decreased, making it a very precious material.
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Sapphire
Sapphire is an extremely beneficial stone for solidifying one's will, organizational foundations, and management principles, helping to build a strong base.
It is said to strongly support one in maintaining the will to achieve goals and resisting the pull of inertia.
By enhancing concentration and intuition, it helps seize necessary opportunities, boosts charisma, luck in victory, and financial fortune, and is an effective natural stone for fostering a proactive attitude toward work.
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Coral
Coral has long been prized as a talisman, highly valued for its powerful ability to ward off evil spirits.
It is said to protect the owner from negative energy and further boost vitality to maintain physical health.
It is also said to grant longevity, prosperity of descendants, and fertility, making it a highly appreciated gift for women.
It is also said to protect against trouble during travel, especially sea voyages.
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Four Divine Beasts Carving
The Four Divine Beasts consist of the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Tortoise of the North, originating from the four quadrants of the cosmos.
◆The Azure Dragon (Seiryu), ascending to the heavens, is said to bring rising fortune, success in life and career, and invite business development and success.
◆ The Vermilion Bird (Suzaku), a sacred bird said to dwell with gods and Buddhas in heaven, is believed to herald auspicious events. Its feathers are said to ward off calamity and transform misfortune into good fortune. As a symbol of the sun, it is said to elevate status and ensure lasting household stability.
◆Byakko (White Tiger) symbolizes intense vitality and vigorous power. It is said to enhance financial fortune, bestow children and safe childbirth, and lead to family harmony and marital bliss.
◆The Black Tortoise (Genbu) combines the spiritual power of the tortoise, which invites longevity and wealth, with that of the snake, which brings riches and wards off calamity. It is said to dispel illness, improve relationships, grant long life free from misfortune, and bestow prosperity upon descendants.
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Citrine
Citrine has long been treasured as a "lucky stone" that brings "prosperous business" and "wealth." It is said to boost business fortune and financial luck, making it the ideal stone for those starting a new venture or wishing to expand their company.
It is said to grant the courage and wisdom to overcome difficulties.
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Silver
Silver has long been said to "tarnish when exposed to poison."
Because of this property, there are stories of it protecting important figures from poisoning countless times in the past. Perhaps because of this meaning, it has a history of being used worldwide as a charm and talisman.
Furthermore, silver, with its beautiful white luster, is said to symbolize the moon, making it a popular charm for women. It also represents "purity" and "innocence," being used in religious ritual implements and involved in various historical contexts.
The appeal of silver lies not only in its material qualities but also in its profound depth, born of a long history, making it a meaningful and exceptional piece.
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Agarwood
Agarwood is a fragrant wood harvested from trees of the Aquilaria genus in the Thymelaeaceae family, found in the dense jungles of Southeast Asian countries.
It is produced in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, parts of India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and other subtropical countries.
This plant does not produce resin deposits until it is over 30 years old, and only trees over 100 years old yield high-quality agarwood material. Furthermore, mere resin deposition does not produce its exquisite fragrance; it must first die, become buried in muddy swamps, and undergo bacterial decomposition and metamorphosis to finally emit its rich, aromatic scent.
Only a tiny fraction of the vast jungle meets these conditions, and agarwood can be harvested from less than 1% of those trees, making it an extremely precious commodity.
Its fragrance possesses a 【calming effect】 and has been cherished by many throughout history.
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Crystal Quartz
Crystal is called "crystallized quartz" in English.
The beauty of this crystal, resembling "transparent ice," has been cherished by people around the world since ancient times.
It has been used not only as jewelry but also as amulets and currency.
Crystal, arguably the quintessential natural stone, is most notably characterized by its "purifying" properties.
It is said to purify the mind and body by eliminating all things that are toxic, whether mentally or physically.
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Seigetsu Bodhi Tree
The 'Seigetsu Bodhi Tree' is characterized by its fine, black-appearing dot pattern on the surface.
Since ancient times, this pattern has been likened to the 'moon and stars,' and it is said that a single bead represents the sky (the universe).
Buddhist teachings also consider it the material with the highest merit, and even today, many people cherish and use Seigetsu Bodhi Tree prayer beads.
Seigetsu Bodhi Wood is hard and light, making it ideal for prayer beads and a material well-suited for passing down through generations (limited to unbleached material).
*Seigetsu Bodhi wood develops a beautiful patina over time as its surface color changes.
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Sodalite
Sodalite is a beautiful blue mineral often mistaken for lapis lazuli or kyanite, and it is actually one of the blue minerals that make up lapis lazuli.
Sodalite is said to be a stone that strongly enhances the willpower and perseverance needed to achieve realistic goals and dreams. Most stones beneficial for achieving dreams or goals relate to this aspect of "strengthening willpower" and "enhancing decisiveness."
In that sense, it could be considered a recommended stone for staying true to one's convictions.
Sodalite holds effective meaning for steadily elevating one's own level within real life.
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Daruma Carving
Bodhidharma, the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism, is said to have been either the third son of the King of Kāśī in South India or a native of the Western region of Belchya. He crossed over to China around 520 AD. His rigorous training at the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song is famous; it is said he sat facing a wall for nine long years and attained enlightenment.
Bodhidharma, who gave people the joy and strength to live, is said to have spent the end of his long life, over 150 years, in Japan. The Fukudaruma at Daruma Temple on Mount Shaolin is crafted based on the teaching of "falling seven times, rising eight," and as a symbol of good fortune embodying Bodhidharma's compassionate heart, it is deeply cherished by many people. "No matter how many times you fall, there is no need to worry. Each time, rise again and start anew. This time, it will surely succeed." This is the spirit of "Daruma."
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Smoky Quartz
A natural stone with a calming hue among quartz varieties, it has long been used for ornaments and seals.
Believed to hold the power of the earth, this stone is said to awaken dormant potential and intuition, helping inspiration and creativity blossom.
Its subdued color makes it a popular natural stone among men.
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Boxwood
Boxwood has long been used as a material for combs. Due to its slow growth, it has a hard, very dense wood with a resilient texture.
Its soft feel and warmth reminiscent of human skin make it a prized material for crafts.
Since ancient times, boxwood has been considered sacred, a place where gods dwell, and believed to possess the power to ward off evil spirits and disasters.
It is also considered an excellent gift for warding off misfortune.
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Bodhi Tree
One of Buddhism's three sacred trees, it is the highest-grade material among Bodhi trees.
The Indian Bodhi Tree is also famous as the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
One of the pleasures of Indian Bodhi Wood is how its surface color changes to amber over time.
Lightweight and with its soft coloration, it is a natural material popular with both men and women.
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Doushan Jade (Sooshlite)
In China, it is also called 'Dushan Jade' after the place where it is mined.
Its gentle green color is said to bring peace of mind and flexible thinking to its owner, as well as provide mental healing by reducing stress.
Because it resembles jade, it is sometimes used as a substitute for jade and may even be sold as jade in some cases.
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Topaz
Topaz comes in many colors and has a very high hardness, making it a popular gemstone since ancient times.
While naturally colorless and transparent, its Japanese name is "Ogyoku" (黄玉).
The stone's symbolism is [Sincerity, Friendship, Purity, Hope].
It is said to help you find the path you should follow and the people or things you seek.
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Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye is highly popular as a stone that enhances financial and career luck and supports the fulfillment of desires.
Since ancient times, its striped pattern, created by light reflection, has resembled a tiger's eye, leading it to be regarded as an 'all-seeing eye'.
The power of this 'eye' is said to heighten insight, reveal the essence of things, ward off misfortune, and bring success.
It is also recommended for those in planning roles requiring ideas or creative work, as it is said to heighten inspiration.
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Turquoise
Turquoise is an opaque gemstone, also known as "Turkish stone," and is famous as the birthstone for December.
It is considered beneficial for safe travel and professional success, making it an ideal talisman for frequent travelers, business trip-takers, students studying abroad, and those on overseas assignments.
Its blue color is also said to help reduce stress.
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Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a type of gemstone also known as the "electric stone." It is called this because it can be charged with positive and negative electricity at both ends, thereby generating negative ions.
These negative ions have the effect of purifying water and air, so wearing it is said to be effective for reducing stress and mental irritability.
Furthermore, this electrical charge continues to discharge semi-permanently unless the stone is crushed into very small pieces.
Another characteristic of tourmaline is its wide range of colors. To date, 13 varieties across 5 classifications have been identified, ranging from black to colorless and transparent.
Different colors are associated with different properties—pink for love fulfillment, green for health improvement—but all colors generate negative ions equally, offering the same benefits regardless of color.
Pink tourmaline brings out inner beauty, such as individuality and charm, enhancing youthfulness and femininity, and is recommended for those seeking encounters.
Green tourmaline is said to calm irritation and stress, boosting motivation and energy. Yellow tourmaline is said to enhance intellectual ability, creativity, and intuition, enabling calm judgment. There is also black tourmaline, which has been used in rituals and prayers since ancient times and is treated as a sacred stone. It is also popular as an amulet that protects against evil.
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Jujube
Jujube fruits and leaves are often used in Chinese herbal medicine and crude drugs, and are famous for their many health benefits. The tree is characterized by its hardness and durability.
The flower language of the jujube includes "health" and "fruit of health."
Its extreme hardness makes it a sturdy and suitable material for intricate carvings and prayer beads.
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Pearl
Pearls symbolize health, longevity, wealth, and purity.
It is also famous as a talisman for safe childbirth, originating from the pearl's birth within the nurturing embrace of the mother shell.
It is said to enhance maternal instincts and pure beauty, drawing out charm such as compassion and elegance, and to be a stone that protects women.
It is also highly popular as an accessory for formal occasions, as the purity of pearls enhances beauty.
As June's birthstone, it carries the image of marriage, associated with June brides.
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Rhodonite
Rhodonite, Japanese name: 《Rose Pyroxene》
This is because Rhodonite was once thought to be a pyroxene mineral, but it is actually a manganese-based mineral.
It is said to alleviate stress and fatigue from childcare and relationships, making it highly recommended as a stone to carry daily as a protective charm.
Its beautiful pink color makes it a popular natural stone among women.
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Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo)
This sutra encapsulates the teachings of Buddhism and is originally part of the vast Great Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra, comprising 600 volumes.
This Great Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra was translated by Xuanzang, the monk who is said to be the model for the famous Tripitaka Master in Journey to the West.
It is said that reading the Heart Sutra yields merits equivalent to reading all 600 volumes of the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra.
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Jadeite
Japan has the oldest history of jade, used as magatama pendants since the Jomon period.
Jadeite is considered a mineral representing 'endurance, harmony, and leaps forward'. It is said to bestow great wisdom and wonderful virtue upon its owner. It is also believed to cultivate calm composure and unwavering endurance, protecting the owner's safety from misfortune and calamity.
Furthermore, in the East, it has been treasured since ancient times as a stone symbolizing 'all success and prosperity'. It is said to help unlock hidden abilities and provide strong support for achieving dreams and goals. Here in Japan too, it has long been believed to bring 'abundance, life, and rebirth', and has been cherished as a 'lucky stone'. It is the birthstone for May.
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Sandalwood
Sandalwood is an evergreen tree native to India, Indonesia, Australia, and other regions. It is a fragrant wood with a calming aroma that carries a slight sweetness.
It is said to have calming effects on the mind, promote urination, and possess antibacterial properties. Alpha-pinene, a fragrance component of sandalwood, is believed to enhance immune function.
Sandalwood is used as powder in incense sticks, its oil is extracted for perfumes and cosmetics, and it is also used as a medicinal herb for stomach tonics and pain relief.
According to the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan), sandalwood was introduced to Japan via China during the reign of Emperor Tenji in 671 AD. Since then, it has been a precious natural wood used in practices such as the tea ceremony and incense appreciation.
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Owl Carving
Owls are considered auspicious symbols for good fortune and happiness, partly due to their phonetic association.
Fuku (福) … Brings good fortune
Fukuro (福籠) … Fortune gathers (Fuku ga Kōru)
Fukurou (No Hardship) … No hardship
Fukuro (福老) … Blessed in old age. Longevity.
Owl (梟) … Prosperous business due to its ability to turn its head well.
Being nocturnal and having good night vision also signifies foresight and being well-informed about the world.
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Peridot
Peridot, the beautiful and popular August birthstone with its refreshing yellow-green color, has been used in jewelry since ancient times. However, it is a rare green natural stone, and high-quality specimens have become extremely difficult to obtain in recent years.
This stone is said to bring bright hope and courage in any situation, supporting the wearer by making their inner beauty shine.
It may also increase attention from the opposite sex. Furthermore, peridot is deeply connected to intelligence and is said to be a stone that bestows wisdom and discernment.
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Phoenix Eye Bodhi Tree
The Bodhi Tree, a highly popular material for prayer beads, comes in many varieties.
Originally revered as a sacred tree because it was under a Bodhi tree that Shakyamuni Buddha, after long ascetic practices, attained true enlightenment and became the Buddha, it is said that people have worn its seeds as prayer beads and other items.
Phoenix Eye Bodhi Seeds are named for the distinctive horizontal, eye-like mark found on each seed, resembling the eye of a phoenix. They symbolize the ability to discern with sharp insight.
It has long been used as a material for prayer beads (rosaries).
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Sanskrit Characters (Bonji)
Sanskrit characters are closely tied to Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism and form the basis of ancient Sanskrit.
The guardian Sanskrit character represents the guardian deity determined by one's birth year (zodiac sign).
◆Kiriku: Rat, Dog, Pig
◆Tara: Ox, Tiger
◆ Man: Rabbit
◆ An: Dragon, Snake
◆Sak: Horse
◆Ban: Monkey, Goat
◆Kān: Rooster
It is said that by incorporating your own Sanskrit character, all aspects of your fortune will improve.
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Amethyst
Amethyst, known as the "Guardian Stone of Love" and the "Stone that Protects True Love," is famous as February's birthstone. Purple, in particular, is considered the most noble color and has been highly valued in religious ceremonies.
Historically, it was revered as the color of the highest rank in the Twelve Ranks of the Crown established by Prince Shōtoku. In China, it was said to be a color permitted only for the emperor to wear.
Among color varieties of quartz, amethyst is rated the highest. It is said to enhance inspiration and intuition, and wearing it is recommended when seeking to boost creativity.
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Moonstone
Moonstone, which seems to hold the moon's light within it, has long been cherished by people as a stone possessing mystical power.
The moon is a symbol of femininity, and this stone, believed to possess that energy, is said to calm turbulent emotions and help maintain a peaceful mind when one is emotionally unstable due to anger or sadness.
It is also said to fill its owner with gentle, generous love, helping to bring about encounters and romantic relationships, and guiding them towards a happy marriage and family life.
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Carnelian
Carnelian is recommended for those about to start something new or feeling low on energy.
It is said to dispel timidity, impart strength and courage, and guide one toward achieving goals and success. With its vivid 'red color', it is known as a stone that brings victory.
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Rose Quartz
Considered a "symbol of love and kindness," this natural stone enjoys immense popularity among women.
Its beautiful pink color has earned it the Japanese names 'Red Quartz' or 'Rose Quartz'.
It stands as one of the most representative stones among the many natural stones associated with love. Those wishing for wonderful encounters or marriage are advised to wear it as jewelry always.
This stone is said to gently soothe negative feelings towards oneself, making it a recommended stone for those prone to negativity.
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Arhat Carving
Arhats, correctly called Arhats, signify those who have attained enlightenment. They represent the disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha.
In Buddhism, "rakan" signifies "venerable practitioners or saints." Since ancient times, the idealized forms of disciples practicing to uphold the Buddha's teachings have been depicted in works like the Five Hundred Arhats and arhat statues, becoming widely revered objects of prayer within Buddhism.
*This sculpture is also highly popular as an amulet.
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Lapis Lazuli (Ruri-ishi)
Its Japanese name is 'Ruri'. It is a compound word derived from the Latin 'Lapis', meaning stone, and the Arabic 'Lazuli', meaning blue. Since before the Common Era, it has been revered worldwide as a 'sacred stone that attracts all good fortune'.
In Japan, within the Buddhist world, it is called 'Ruri', one of the 'Seven Treasures' said to adorn the Pure Land of Bliss, and has long been cherished by people as a 'lucky charm stone'.
It can be considered one of the world's oldest stones, recognized as a "power stone" from the earliest times. It is also said to enhance intuition and creativity.
It is the birthstone for December.
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Labradorite
Labradorite is a type of feldspar that reflects various colors when light hits it.
Originally, it referred to a yellowish mineral called plagioclase feldspar, which was not as beautiful as it is today. However, when a similar type of sparkling labradorite was discovered in Labrador, Canada, and on St. Paul Island, it began to be treated as a gemstone.
Symbolizing the moon and sun, labradorite is said to cultivate perseverance and guide one to uphold their convictions. Its iridescent seven-color appearance is highly popular worldwide.
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Larimar
Larimar, one of the world's three major healing stones, is the jewel of the Caribbean Sea.
It is a beautiful stone reminiscent of the southern seas, with a bright blue color reflecting the clouds in the sky. Its meaning is the eternal theme of 'love and peace', making it a natural stone with profound depth.
It balances emotions, nurtures a peaceful mind, and even reduces unavoidable stress. It helps dispel pessimistic thoughts and brings a positive outlook to move forward.
It is a recommended stone for those who wish to improve the quality of their life.
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Dragon Eye Bodhi Tree
The Bodhi Tree, a highly popular material for prayer beads, comes in many varieties.
Originally revered as a sacred tree because it was under a Bodhi tree that Shakyamuni Buddha, after long ascetic practices, attained true enlightenment and became the Buddha, it is said that people have worn its seeds as prayer beads and other items.
The Longan Bodhi Tree is named for the distinctive triangular mark resembling an eye found on each bead, which resembles a dragon's eye. In China, creatures with three eyes were called dragons, so the Bodhi tree fruit with this three-eyed mark was called the Longan Bodhi Tree. It is a very auspicious material and extremely popular among men.
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Dragon Carving
The dragon, symbolizing ascension to heaven, is said to bring rising fortune, social advancement, and success in business and ventures.
This carving is popular among men.
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Green Sandalwood
Green sandalwood is a tree primarily found in the regions of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Its scientific name is "Lignum vitae." It is a broad-leaved tree of the Caesalpiniaceae family native to Central and South America. Green Sandalwood has a gentle fragrance and is locally called the "healing tree" or the "Tree of Life."
The intensely fragrant core of green sandalwood is also used to extract essential oils (aroma).
Greenheart wood undergoes a chemical reaction when exposed to air, transforming from a pale wood grain to a deep green color. Observing this gradual change in surface color is part of its appeal.
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Rutilated Quartz (Golden Thread Quartz)
Rutilated Quartz is known in Japanese as "Gold-veined Crystal." Its name originates from a Latin word meaning "shining golden."
Because it contains 'golden threads', it is believed to attract 'money'. Especially those that shine beautifully with a golden color have been treasured since ancient times as talismans for financial luck.
It is also said to awaken passion for goals and support taking action with strong conviction.
Beyond boosting financial and career luck, rutile quartz brings a confident, resolute aura.
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Ruby
Ruby is also known as the stone of victory, said to possess the power to overcome all misfortune and hardship, guiding one to triumph.
Ruby is the birthstone for July, and its stone meanings are [Passion, Compassion, Dignity].
Its red color is associated with the flame, said to strengthen and solidify intense emotions like love, passion, and determination. It protects against misfortune, defeats enemies, attracts prosperity and wealth, and holds many other legends—making it a captivating natural stone.