Links

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Favourite Web Sites.

 

There are so few sites selling genuine dZi that it is hard to find more that one or two to recommend. I would also like to point out that while I recommend these website as sellers of genuine beads, I do not neccessarily agree with the prices being charged and it is up to the purchaser to research the market thoroughly to establish the current market prices before they make a purchase.

www.ancientbead.com
An excellent website, and like my own, non commercial. Run by a friend of mine, Gunnar Mühlmann, it has a lot of information and a fantastic selection of rare and wonderful beads and well worth the visit.

Tibetan dZi
A website selling all categories of dZi. It is run by a very sound and decent Taiwanese guy called Bryan Chen, and he only sells genuine dZi.

Garuda Trading
One of the few websites that sell genuine dZi. Run by an English guy called James Wainwright. He also has an excellent blog where you can learn more about beads.

House of Destiny

This website sells real but expensively priced dZi. They also have a shop based in Singapore.

 

Drilling Techniques
Here is an article taken from the Lapidary Journal about the ancient drilling techniques used to make the holes in beads.

Introduction and History
A website giving details of the history, classification, reference works and studies made on dZi

Dzi Forum
A forum where various aspects of the beads are discussed and analysed. A good place for those interested in the history of the beads.