These mysterious beads have their origin in China. The original ones were said to have been blessed by Buddhist monks and had special powers. To make your very own Buddhist bead bracelet (a current rage all over the world), just get some coloured elastic and some glass or clay beads in self-colours (for those living in Mumbai, try hunting Bhuleshwar for them). Get 21 beads and string them in. Tie the two ends with a knot and you have the trendiest set of bracelets in town! Use self-coloured beads to match your outfit.Black symbolises courage, red symbolises friendship, blue symbolises peace, luck and money and white symbolises beauty and love. Using cat’s eye beads also looks neat on the wrist.

Source: About.com