'Moon and stars' is a very popular and traditional Bodhi bead in Chinese Buddhism and is the hard and dense seed of Daemonorops jenkinsiana. The 'Moon and stars' name reflects the small holes (moon) and tiny black dots (stars) covering the seed's surface. Measures 30 inches additional 3 inches with Guru bead silver with turquoise & coral, 8mm beads, silk cord.DONGHAO