Buying a genuine Rudraksha bead online requires evaluating physical specifications and documentation rather than relying on promotional photos. Understanding how to inspect product listings protects you from purchasing mislabeled or tampered wood seeds.
Inspecting physical dimensions and gram weight
Legitimate sellers measure each bead with precision tools.
- Millimeter Dimensions: Authentic product listings specify exact height and width measured with digital calipers to 0.1mm accuracy.
- Gram Weight: Natural Elaeocarpus ganitrus seeds have dense wood endocarps. A genuine 5-Mukhi 18mm bead typically weighs between 2.5 grams and 4.0 grams. Overly light beads may indicate immature hollow seeds.
Evaluating Mukhi line images under magnification
Zoom into product photos to examine Mukhi grooves.
- Organic Groove Trajectory: Check that grooves originate at the top stem and run continuously to the bottom crown without sharp breaks.
- Independent Lab Accreditation: Demand an ISO-certified gemological laboratory card showing an X-Ray radiograph scan for rare 1-Mukhi or 7-Mukhi beads.
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