Long lucky necklace

Long Chinese necklaces made up of 108 beads are much more than simple jewelry. The number 108 is considered sacred in Buddhism. It represents the 108 obstacles, passions, or attachments that prevent human beings from attaining wisdom and serenity.

Today, many people wear it for different reasons:

• as a meditation object;
• as a good-luck charm;
• to recall values such as calm, patience, and kindness;
• or simply to appreciate the beauty of traditional craftsmanship.

It can be worn in several ways:

• around the neck in one or more loops;
• worn cross-body (斜跨, xiékà), from the shoulder to the hip;
• wrapped several times around the wrist to become a bracelet.

Traditional Chinese accessory: Qing Dynasty necklace
Perimeter: 80 - 118 cm
Bead diameter: ⌀ 4-6 mm
Colors: green, red, purple
Materials:  108 acrylic imitation jade beads or stone beads
Decoration: silk tassel

Delicate jewelry; handle with care. Avoid prolonged contact with water and store it in a cool, dry place.

What is the significance of the 108 beads in a long necklace?