The Chinese believed that jade was capable of many great things. An ancient text said that powdered jade, if taken internally, could cure anything from insomnia to flatulence. The Chinese believed that Jade could also convey awesome powers of invisibility and levitation, and carry more practical feats, such as preventing a person from being thrown off his horse. They also believed that jade, if worn, could heal physical ailments and ward off evil, misfortunes, and mischievous supernatural entities. Jade, used properly by a shaman, can also bring about any manner or number of grotesque beings. Several myths relate jade with life and immortality. Some say that jade prolongs life. Others say that it can bring immortality if consumed in the right quantity. The Taoists believed they knew the ingredient to eternal life, jade, but did not know exactly how to use it, the proportions and quantity to be consumed, kinds of other substances to be mixed, and the auspicious conditions under which it was to be worn or taken. And if a person, right before death, swallowed five pounds of solution of jade, his or her corpse would not decay for three years. Jade is thought to be able to help a person just by being in contact with it. The feel of cool jade is said to elevate and purify thoughts, to quiet the mind, and to induce a state of contemplation. It is also believed that frequent handling of jade will cause the stone to grow even more beautiful in sheen. According to one Chinese proverb, “Jade is cool because it comes from the essence of clear mountain streams.” Science says that jade is cool to the touch because it is a non-conductor. Product Details Size 108 plus Guru beads, the perimeter is approx. 47", each bead is 10 mm in diameter Net Weight approx. 160 grams Chargeable Weight 200 grams (for calculating s/h fee) Shipping/Handling FREE for standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery) Perfect condition, NATURAL GREEN color, shown as pictures Shipping Policy Shipping/handle fee is charged based on chargeable weight (not net weight), chargeable weight is listed in item description above, s/h fee rate chart is listed below EMS: express mail service, 4-8 days to USA,Canada, UK, Australia etc., S/h fee to other counties varies Standard int'l shipping: 10-18 days to worldwide for packages below 2kg. S/h fee for packages over 2kg to other countries than USA varies Combined Shipping Combined s/h fee is charged based on the total of chargeable weight For example, one order has 3 items: Item #1, a jade pendant, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #2, a jade necklace, chargeable weight is 100grams Item #3, a jade bangle, chargeable weight is 200grams The total of chargeable weight is: 100+100+200=400grams Registered mail (free online tracking number, $1.5 value) All of our packages will be shipped by registered mail with online tracking number ($1.5 value), sorry we do not send packages unregistered. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with our products, please email us immediately, and return them within 7 days from the date you receive them for a full refund. No restocking fee will be charged.