NOTE : Sample photos show 10mm beads.

MEANING OF TURTLE BACK / TORTOISE DZI (GOOD HEALTH, LONGEVITY, SUCCESS)

Tortoise / Turtle Back Dzi ensures longevity in good health. The turtle-back motif Dzi is for cultivating good health, leading to longevity, strengthening determination in work accomplishment and offers support and backing in career. It renders protection from sickness caused by spirits & gives bodily protection. It is believed that the turtle back Dzi bead is able to protect the wearer from sickness and diseases. Furthermore, the bead is believed to be able to promote good health and speedy recovery from sickness.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF HOWLITE

Howlite decreases an overly critical state of mind, selfishness, stress, pain, and rudeness. It increases sublety and tact. It helps bones, teeth, calcium levels and leg cramps. It also heightens creativity.