2012年10月11日星期四

What Is Tibetan Silver Beads



What is Tibetan silver beads? In fact, Tibetan silver is a elegant name of alloy---copper-nickel alloy or so-called pewter. Traditional Tibetan silver beads contain thirty percent of silver and seventy percent of copper. As the silver content is too low, so almost all the Tibetan silver beads on market are replaced by copper-nickel alloy completely now. Tibetan silver beads are very popular for the moment, and Pandora style Tibetan beads and jewelry charms are the most popular.

When we talk about Tibetan beads jewelry, most people will think they are from Tibet which is misled by its name "Tibetan Silver". Actually, Tibetan beads jewelries also can be made from some other places. As Tibetan silver beads contain other metals, the hardness is higher than sterling silver, and can be craved patterns on them, even some complicated patterns. They are always inlaid with real turquoise and red coral, and worth to be collected.

To some extent, Tibetan beads also convey a traditional cultural tint of Tibet. That is why the Tibetan jewelries look more mysterious and exotic. A quick look around the market, you will find plentiful Tibetan beads, Tibetan charms, Tibetan pendants, Tibetan toggles & Tars, Tibetan Dzi beads and some others in different colors, designs and sizes. They can be mixed and matched with other materials to make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. There are also many Tibetan bookmarks which are very popular nowadays.

One of the most famous Tibetan beads is Dzi. Most people may have heard about them from Lamaism in Tibet. Tibetan Dzi is a rare precious stone. It symbolize stateliness, wealth and elegance. So many people would like to wear bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings with Tibetan Dzi to pray for peace and happiness. Why not make some Tibetan style jewelries as gift for yourself or your loved ones? They will surely appreciate you.



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