This Rudraksha mala took two years to turn from yellow skin to Oxford red through the breaking-in (patina process).
Oxford red transformationLooking back at the photos from when I first got it and comparing to now, I can barely believe
How to Choose the Grain / Texture of Rudraksha (large)? Tips for Selecting Plum-Blossom Stake Honeycomb Double Dragon-Ridge (Ridge Line)
When I first started playing with Rudraksha, I went to the market to pick seeds. The stall owner would tell me this one
