{"product_id":"snail-three-way-bead-silver","title":"Snail Three-Way Bead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-root\" style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#161616;line-height:1.6;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003ePARAMETER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;border-top:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;font-weight:600;width:35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eTibetan Mala Bead \/ Three-Way Bead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eFinding the Way \u0026amp; Seeking the Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eThe snail as a symbol of patience, resilience, and the slow, intentional walk toward clarity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;font-weight:600;vertical-align:top;\" rowspan=\"5\"\u003eProduct Parameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Sterling Silver with Oxidized\/Aged Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~16 mm \/ 0.63\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12 mm \/ 0.47\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2 mm \/ 0.08\" (three-way)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,22,22,0.10);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10 g per bead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e*Dimensions are approximate; slight variations occur because each bead is finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snail Three-Way Bead is not about speed. It is about staying the course. In Tibetan mala tradition, the three-way bead—also called the \u003cem\u003emother bead\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eguru bead\u003c\/em\u003e—marks the starting and ending point of a prayer cycle. Our snail form wraps that idea into something quieter: a reminder that growth is slow, steady, and always inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo characters live in this piece. \u003cstrong\u003eFinding the Way\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a balanced, outward-facing shell: the path already recognized, the lesson already learned. \u003cstrong\u003eSeeking the Way\u003c\/strong\u003e turns the spiral inward: the question still open, the journey still unfolding. Together they make a bead that works whether you are beginning a practice or returning to one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three holes are drilled and polished by hand so your mala cord runs cleanly through the body without snagging. The oxidized silver finish is darkened and then selectively re-polished, leaving the raised spiral bright and the recesses deep charcoal. Each bead carries the small irregularities of hand-finishing that make it unmistakably individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#B89B4C;margin:18px 0 10px;\"\u003eBASIC MATERIALS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e925 sterling silver body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxidized\/aged (blackened) finish with hand-polished highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e925 sterling silver accessories where included in an option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#B89B4C;margin:18px 0 10px;\"\u003eCUSTOM OPTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Only — the bare three-way bead for your own mala build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Fourfold Swivel \u0026amp; Spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Silver Chip Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Garuda Swivel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Tassel Cord A \/ B \/ C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Guardian Bead \u0026amp; Echo Chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Handheld Cord A \/ B \/ C \/ D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Neck Cord A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt moves with your practice. Wear it as the center bead on a 108-bead mala, thread it into a wrist bracelet, or carry it as a standalone touch piece. The 925 silver gives the bead a solid, reassuring weight, while the oxidized finish keeps the look low and moody. Because each bead is finished individually, the spiral depth and surface tone vary slightly—so no two pieces read exactly the same under light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eHAND-FINISHED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiral is carved in multiple passes to keep the ridge edges crisp and the valleys clean. Each bore is drilled from three angles and then polished with abrasive cord to remove burrs. The 925 silver is oxidized, then selectively re-polished on high points so the snail's shell catches light while the recesses stay dark. Final assembly—when an option includes cord, spacers, or secondary beads—is done by hand and checked against the original sample before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#161616;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKeep it perfect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWipe gently with a soft cloth. Avoid water, perfume, and abrasive surfaces. The oxidized silver finish will continue to evolve with wear; store in a dry pouch when not worn to maintain the contrast between bright and dark areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pd-section\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B89B4C;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eWhat is a three-way bead?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eA three-way bead, also known as a guru or mother bead, is the focal bead on a Tibetan mala. It has three holes so the cord can enter, turn, and exit, marking the start and end of each 108-bead recitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eCan I use this bead on my own mala?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eYes. The Bead Only option is drilled and polished ready for your cord. The bore fits most standard mala cords up to 2 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eIs oxidized silver the same as blackened silver?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes. The 925 silver is treated with a sulfur-based oxidizing agent to darken recessed areas, then re-polished by hand. The finish is intentionally matte and antique-looking, and will soften with wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COPPERTIST.WU","offers":[{"title":"Ox.Silver \u0026 Brass \u0026 Copper \u0026 Cinnabar \/ Finding the Way \/ Bead Only","offer_id":54823109984480,"sku":"C1111SZ","price":78.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ox.Silver \u0026 Brass \u0026 Copper \u0026 Cinnabar \/ Finding the Way \/ With Fourfold Axis Bead","offer_id":54823110017248,"sku":"C1111SZ-C001","price":100.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ox.Silver \u0026 Brass \u0026 Copper \u0026 Cinnabar \/ Finding the Way \/ With Plain Spacers","offer_id":54823110050016,"sku":"C1111SZ-C002","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ox.Silver \u0026 Brass \u0026 Copper \u0026 Cinnabar \/ Finding the Way \/ With Garuda Three-way Bead 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