FAQ, tips & tricks

FAQ, tips and tricks, here they are, finally.  We have tried  to organize them in order to give you a concise and useful information.  Most of the text come from customers questions and our answers.  We have started to put what we think are the most important questions, we will keep feeding this FAQ as time pass by and as other requests arrive.  If you do not find your answer here, please EMail me and I will do my best to answer your question.

 

What is...
1. But finally, what is a dzi bead?
Basically, a dzi bead is a semi-precious gemstone, named Agathe.  The way to make the Agathe a dzi bead is by "etching" the stone, in a chemical bath and following a traditional pattern.  You may learn more about dzi beads reading our report.
2. What is the 'Karma'?
According to the Buddhism belief, every person have a soul that will reincarnate after death in another body.  The Karma is the weight of the faults you carry from a previous life into the existing one to expiate. 
3. What is the 'Chi'?
Chinese medecine have its fundamentals based on other criteria than Western medecine.  The main source of energy in a body is the 'Chi', kind of energy feed by the soul of one's.  Chinese acupuncture use points which are connected to the channels where the Chi circulates. 

 

How to...
1. How to clean the dzi beads?
Try some water - It is the best and simplest way of cleaning a dZi.
2. How to make the difference between an antique and a new dzi bead?
Well, that is a long subject.  Due to recent over-production of copies, many people have been cheated, and even some real specialists.  I would say that trust from where you buy is the number 1 priority, and then good sense and be attentive ofthe "too good to be true" offers.  You can EMail me with that question for more details on *our* products.

 

 

Why...
1. Are your dzi beads real?
Yes, yes and yes!  This question come and come almost every week.  Most of the surfers think that because of our low prices, products might be fakes, or copies.  Specially the dzi beads.  Our products, including the dzi beads are genuine and of first quality.  Our satisfied or paid back policy can reassure you in any case.
2. Are the products antiques or new?
All antiques are specified either in the title or in the description of the item.  Most of our products are new, since antiques are very, very expensive and we have set a special category for them.  If you are looking for a particular antique, EMail me, we might have it or we might know where to get it.
3. ... shopping on-line is safer?
Where do we start! How about price? The average markup on a quality item in a specialized store is TWO TO THREE times the markup here On-Line. How about selection? A specialized store might have three or four items in your needed size, budget, and taste. We'll have three or four hundred! We source our products from over forty different suppliers to make sure you get the best value and quality for your money. We FULLY inform you about your item, and NEVER try to hide nasty details about your purchase. We KNOW that our products are going to be fully scrutinized by you and / or a local specialist, so we make sure to inform before we sell.