Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten which is proof of the quality of the Takita Shoten brand. This is a formal prayer bead for men who use it for Shinjo Masune. We use 12mm black onyx ball. Comes with a tassel of pure silk. Prayer beads are shipped in a paulownia box. Onyx is said to have the power to shake away evil and bad thoughts and give them rational. It is said to give you patience and strength of willing. Also known as the "symbol of success", it is said to provide support to do it without giving up. This prayer beads are expertly crafted by Kyoto prayer beads manufacturers with traditional Kyoto prayer beads. Comes with a tag of the Kyoto Beads Manufacturing Wholesale Association which is only permitted to be worn by the traditional Kyoto Pai Bead. The tassels are made of elegant pure silk twine with 2 color strings. "This style prayer bead" is a formal prayer beads that have a shape determined by each Buddhist section. Please choose your Buddhist prayer beads as a symbol of Buddhism. Prayer beads are a must have for the Buddhist in your hand.