The dragon-ridge (ridge line) of this Rudraksha is too prominent, it looks especially three-dimensional when rotated
Selecting Rudraksha Beads with Prominent Dragon-ridgeThis Rudraksha mala was recently hand-picked for a client. The drag
This double-dragon grain Rudraksha mala has been through the breaking-in (patina process) for a year and a half, and its dragon-ridge (ridge line) is becoming more and more prominent.
Double dragon-ridge grain transformationThis mala (prayer beads) was picked out from a pile of seeds back in the day, an
My Rudraksha hasn’t changed after half a year of breaking-in — is my method wrong?
No changes during breaking-in (patina process)I have been playing with Rudraksha for several years, and my Rudraksha has
How can new buyers avoid pitfalls when purchasing Rudraksha? Be sure to keep these points in mind
New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudrak
I spent a long time picking this Rudraksha and finally gathered 12 premium beads
The whole process of putting together a malaThis Rudraksha mala was recently picked out for a client. I spent a long tim
Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? It’s different for dry hands and sweaty hands
Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha,
A Rudraksha mala given by a friend; after three years of breaking-in, it has now become a treasure.
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
The texture of this Rudraksha mala is so full and plump—each bead looks like a little fleshy ball.
Selecting Full-Flesh RudrakshaThis mala is a recent selection I made for a client. The fleshiness of these beads is incr
Rudraksha left sitting for a while without breaking-in, took it out and found it moldy—what to do?
Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting
