What does 'same tree seeds' mean? Terminology Guide for Rudraksha (Large Size)
What does "same-tree seed" mean? A glossary of Rudraksha (large) terms. When buying a mala (prayer beads), you often hea
After breaking-in for half a year, the single-ring Rudraksha from old tree has gone through alkaline bloom and color difference issues
半年盘下来，老树王单圈返碱色差都经历了。盘老树王单圈半年，返碱色差都来了，新手遇到别慌。半年盘下来，老树王单圈返碱色差都经历了，说说怎么办。返碱来了返碱来了：新串返碱，表面白霜一片；返碱是正常，刷就掉；硬刷干刷，把返碱刷净。返碱别怕。色差来…
Does a crooked drill hole affect value? Rudraksha (large) quality details
孔道歪影响价值吗？大金刚品质细节。看串的时候，孔道是个容易被忽略的细节，有的籽孔道歪了，看着不起眼。孔道歪影响价值吗？说实话，有影响，这个品质细节说清楚。孔道歪的表现孔道歪的表现：孔道不在籽的正**，偏了一侧，穿串后籽歪歪扭扭，整串看着不规…
Just got it, should I apply oil? Don't rush before prepping your Rudraksha (large)
刚入手要上油吗？大金刚打底前别急。新串到手，总有人想上点油让它快点变色，觉得油能帮助盘玩。刚入手要上油吗？说实话，别急，上油这事有讲究，弄不好反而害了串。上油的目的上油的目的：有人上油是想让串快点变色，有人上油是觉得串干。上油确实能让串看着…
After half a year of breaking-in (patina process), the single-strand flat-fine beads have gone through alkaline bloom and color difference
After half a year of breaking-in, my plain fine single-loop mala has gone through both alkaline bloom and color variati
Is dry cortex a good thing? Analysis of large Rudraksha cortex
皮质发干是好事吗？大金刚皮质分析。买串的时候，遇到皮质发干的籽，有的商家说这是老籽皮质，是好事。皮质发干真是好事吗？分析一下，别被说法忽悠。皮质发干的原因皮质发干的原因：皮质发干，可能是籽本身皮质一般，油性不足，摸着干涩；也可能是存放时间久…
Is the sinking test accurate? Reference for identifying fake large Rudraksha
沉水测试准确率高吗？大金刚辨伪参考。沉水测试是金刚辨伪的常用方法，很多玩家靠它判断密度。沉水测试准确率高吗？能不能当判定标准？说清楚，你就知道怎么用了。沉水测试的原理沉水测试的原理：密度决定沉浮，密度高的籽沉得快，密度差的籽浮在水面。原理简…
Three Years with Rudraksha (small): Insights on the Old Tree King Single-Loop Mala
玩小金刚三年，老树王单圈这点心得分享。盘老树王单圈三年，心得想分享，给新手一个参考。玩小金刚三年，老树王单圈这点心得分享，都是盘出来的。选籽的心得选籽的心得：老树王单圈选籽，看皮质和密度；皮质厚实、上手压手的籽好；密度高的籽，盘出来透亮。选…
How to check density? The feel and weight of Rudraksha (large) matter
密度怎么看？大金刚手感重量有讲究。选大金刚，密度是硬指标，密度好的籽盘出来瓷实，密度差的籽盘不出来。密度怎么看，从手感和重量上看，方法说清楚。手感看密度手感看密度：上手摸，密度好的籽表面细腻硬实，捏着紧实有弹性；密度差的籽表面粗糙松软，捏着…
How to assess oiliness? A key to Rudraksha (large) selection
How to judge oiliness? Key points for selecting Rudraksha (large). When choosing Rudraksha (large), oiliness is a key te
