DZI agate (pronounced zee agate) is a type of agate that is carved, heated or dyed to create various patterns. These beads are meant to imitate ancient DZI beads that had great spiritual significance in Tibet, India and other Asian countries. These beautiful beads would make a great building block for any rosary or bracelet. Every bead is truly unique in with colors of pink, blue and black. They are 8mm in diameter and sold in packages of 60 beads, enough to make one rosary or 6 rosary bracelets.