What is a dzi beads worth

What is a dzi beads worth

What is a dzi beads worth and why are they worth so much?

Tibetans regard the dzi bead as the most precious gemstone. This is the stone that the royal family has worn for generations. 

In Tibet dzi beads can be used  for mortgage purposes at banks and at the city's credit bureau. Often land or property can be paid for with dzi beads. Because of their small size they are very easy to carry around and are often look at the same as money.  

During a Tibetan wedding ceremony dzi beads are an essential ornament. The amount of dzi beads worn and their quality symbolize they families wealth and status.