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  1. Striped Chung Dzi Necklace. Tibet, approx. 2,000 years old. A large collection of ancient striped chung dzi ranging from 11 mm in length to discs of only 1 mm. The widest bead is 11 mm in diameter. The central bead is a nice round black single stripe chung dzi and to one side is a 3 colored chung dzi with one flat side, probably an old break. The necklace is 16" (40 cm) long and strung on silver wire. This is a beautiful piece with many great, although small, beads. $1800.