Agarwood (Oud) is the English name for 奇楠沉香 (Qi Nam Chén Xiāng), an exceptionally rare and precious softwood native to China that was historically reserved exclusively for Chinese royalty.

 Agarwood is formed in the heartwood of Aquilaria trees native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. In nature, healthy heartwood is pale, odorless, and light. When the tree is compromised by injury, lightning, or a specific fungal infection, it activates a defense mechanism, it produces a dark, dense, and highly fragrant protective resin. This resin-embedded wood is what we call agarwood (or Oud).

 It forms a rich, dark resin when the tree heals from a natural or induced injury. Highly prized for luxury perfumes, high-grade incense, and traditional oils, it is one of the most valuable natural raw materials on Earth.

This rare material has been prized across Asia and the Middle East for its deeply complex, woody, and mystical aroma. Today, it remains a pinnacle of luxury in premium perfumery, traditional incense, and cultural ceremonies. 

Density Scale: 

Sinking Grade (沉水级)

Near Sinking (九分沉)

Semi/Half Sinking (沉水浮)

Floating (浮水级) 

Collectors and sellers categorize them across five primary frameworks: density, origin, material source, lettering grades, and bead configuration.

Agarwood Round Bead Necklace 奇楠沉香多圈

 Beads Sizes/Shape: 6.5mm(0.25") Round

Color: Dark Brown

Water Buoyancy: Semi/Half Sinking (沉水浮)

Length: 37mm (14.3")

Cord: Elastic flexible stretch cord

Beads Counts: 118+1+6 

Weight: 13.3 grams

**Care Instructions: Advise avoid exposure in water or any chemicals. Storing: kept inside an airtight bottle store away from heat & direct sun light.

**Seller Note: As this is a natural wood, every wood is one of the kind possesses its own unique character, with slight variations in translucency and natural veining, minor nick, chip, crack sign that certify its authenticity.