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SquareTrade © AP6.0 a.imagelink {color:#0000FF;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#0000FF;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#800080;} a.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #0000FF; } a:visited.imagelink img.auctionimage { border: 2px solid #800080; } v\:* { behavior: url(#default#VML) } o\:* { behavior: url(#default#VML) } .shape { behavior: url(#default#VML) } Connecting Traditions Worry Beads ~ Greek Komboloi with Tassel Genuine Solid Pure Royal Baltic Amber CultureTaste 2008 Description & Features Beads21 + 1 beads Size of the beads : about 11 x 14 mm ~ 0.43 x 0.55" (beads varying in size)Length35 cm ~ 13.78" (tassel included)Weight33.80 g ~ 0.075 poundsMaterialBeads in genuine pure Baltic Royal Amber Metal parts in 925 Sterling SilverGift BoxGift box provided free of charge Gift box may not be identical to the photo Ref 85.01.78 Worry beads - komboloi, made of genuine, solid Royal Baltic amber.Beads are carved in uneven barrel shape and come in their natural colour, with lot of aging marks.A beautiful, very elegant composition, with well elaborated sterling silver parts and black tassel, suitable for players and collectors. About Amber...Amber, known from ancient times, is one of the first gems used as praying beads, for amulets and healing. According to New Age theories it is believed that amber changes the negative energy into a positive one, bringing joy, energy and peace of mind.Amber or "electron" according to ancient Greeks, has the ability to magnetise small particles when rubbed against a fur cloth and it is interesting to note that the word "electricity" is related to this gemstone. Notice: This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the artisan. As in all handmade products, there may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable.About worry beads If you have ever been in Greece, you must have seen a komboloi, and heard the sound of komboloi playing. Beads dropping one at a time, tapping the bead below, create different rhythms that could be interpreted as a code for different moods. Beads of various materials, for various budgets in old or younger hands, worry beads carry with them a Mediterranean and an oriental scent.Their history... Beads have been used as spiritual instruments, helping in achieving calmness, self-control and entering meditation levels, in many religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam among others. The so-called worry beads derive from these spiritual instruments that accompanied prayers. With each prayer, with each mantra, a bead dropped, in a way that prayers could be counted. The origin of the Greek komboloi is ambiguous. Some believe that the komboloi are imitations of Turkish prayer bead strands, others that they derived from knotted prayer strands (komboskini) used by Greek Orthodox monks. Worry beads were firstly used by the rich and the wealthy, mainly by Pashas, Sultans and Maharajahs, as they represented wealth, power and prestige. Soon, they became extremely popular among common people that used them for meditation and a way to spend their free time. As the years passed by, worry beads were not as popular as they used to be and were only used by religious people. Worry Beads today…Nowadays, worry beads are popular all over the world, and especially in Greece, bought by tourists and locals as well.Many people find them necessary for their every-day lives as they offer solutions to their problems and at the same time pleasure. Worry beads may help people quit bad habits, such as smoking, nail biting and reduce nervousness and stress.Worry beads can also be a jewel for both men and women, and a piece of art when they are made of valuable beads and designed with high standards.They can also constitute a decorative element for the house, as well as a collector's item, for it can be unique, precious and beautiful.What's more.....They are a reflection of our personality, and a precious companion that has the fingerprints of our thoughts and our soul stamped on it. Back to Top Features Shipping Delivery Payment Selling Policies Our Philosophy Contact Us Shipping Shipping cost by REGISTERED POST (default option) :DESTINATIONSHIPPING COST IN $TRANSIT TIME** with REGISTERED POSTEUROPEAN UNION*7.40about 5 working daysALL OTHER COUNTRIES7.60about 6-9 working days *EUROPEAN UNION countriesAUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, ESTONIA, UK, IRELAND, ICELAND, SPAIN, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA LUXEMBURG, MALTA, NORWAY, THE NETHERLANDS, HUNGARY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAK REPUBL. SLOVENIA, SWEDEN, CZECH PERUBLIC , FINLAND, CYPRUS We ship worldwide via Hellenic Post.Please check tables on the left to see the shipping cost for this item.Our default shipping method is REGISTERED POST, which provides a tracking number. If you want your item to be sent by Standard Post, please Contact Us before you send your payment.Please Contact Us as well in case you require another shipping method.**Transit Time: Days in transit time column refer to working days till the arrival to destination country. Customs clearance time is not included.Buyers from Countries that have recently joined the EU, might have to pay import duties. Import Duties apply as well to buyers of non-EU countries. Please check with your Customs' Authorities before buying or bidding. Seller is not responsible for such duties.We reserve the right not to ship to Countries that cannot offer a safe arrival and/or receipt. Please ask before bidding! Otherwise your bid will be cancelled. COMBINED SHIPMENTSIf you want to purchase more than 1 item, please Contact Us before you send your payment, so that we can advise the accurate shipping cost for a combined shipment. Back to Top Description Features Delivery Payment Selling Policies Our Philosophy Contact Us DeliveryShipment occurs 2 working days after payment received and processed.All items (unless buyers request otherwise by sending us email) are shipped by Registered Post. Seller is not responsible for shipment transit times. Transit times are provided by the carrier and may vary according to destination, especially during peak periods.Our items are packed with care and delivered with the safest packing, so that it arrives to you in perfect condition. Gift boxes (when provided) are packed in larger shipping boxes with safety material all around.Please check description to see if your item is provided with free gift box as a special offer. If not and you wish to receive it with gift box, please contact us before you proceed to payment. We charge $2.00 over the closed or buy it now price for a gift box.Back to Top Description Features Shipping Payment Selling Policies Our Philosophy Contact Us PaymentWe accept payment through , which is quick and free for buyers. Before you decide to either Bid or Buy, make sure that you have got or opened a Paypal Account. The winning bidder should contact us via email with any questions regarding shipment, within 48 hours of Auction End. Payment is accepted in British Pounds (GBP), USD and EUR using the Paypal "Pay Now" button.Please check the link below to see your currency conversion :www.iccfx.comCredit cards accepted for payment via Paypal. Payment must be received within 5 days of the end of the auction, otherwise the item will be re-listed. Back to Top Description Features Shipping Delivery Selling Policies Our Philosophy Contact Us Selling PoliciesFeesWe don't charge any fees for packing and handling. Gift boxes, if not provided free of charge (please check the Features part of the listing), are charged $2.00 over the closed or buy it now price of the item. If you require to purchase a gift box , please let us know by e-mail, before you proceed to payment. Refunds and ReturnsReturns are allowed only if the received items differ from the description of listing. The condition of the returned item should be as received and can be returned within 7 working days. We are not responsible for items lost or damaged in shipment, if the item is not insured. This responsibility belongs to carriers.Customized worry and prayer beads You want something especially made for you or your special ones ?You want a special piece for your collection ?You are welcome to Contact Us by email via E-bay, so that we can list your customized design after your request. Wholesalers - DistributorsIf you are interested in purchasing bulk quantities or in becoming distributor for certain products, please contact us by e-mail via E-bay, to discuss the possibilities. Back to Top Description Features Shipping Delivery Payment Our Philosophy Contact Us Our PhilosophyItems of usage, items for display, created by earthy materials like soil (clay), sand (glass), wood, minerals, metal, silk, cotton, elaborated with traditional or innovative techniques, in traditional or contemporary designs. Items that bring a breath, a smell, a touch of our natural environment into our homes. Items that we use everyday or items that surround us, that create a stronger bond with Mother Earth, with our roots, that open windows to memories, that give inspiration to our days, that contribute to our well-being. That’s our philosophy in choosing these pieces for you and for your beloved ones... to bring this little bit of magic into our homes, into our lives, into our souls. We really hope that you’ll enjoy them for many years and that you won’t consider them as just a purchase, but as pieces of worldwide culture’s heritage.The Culture Taste Team Connecting TraditionsBack to Top Description Features Shipping Delivery Payment Selling Policies Contact Us Contact UsWe are happy to receive your questions, your suggestions and any request for customized products. Contact UsWe normally respond within 24 hours, taking into consideration the Time Zone. Greece is operating on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours (GMT+2) and (GMT+3) during daylight saving time. We are off on weekends and on holidays.Back to Top Description Features Shipping Delivery Payment Selling Policies Our Philosophy Connecting Traditions culturetaste store
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