In our country, many ethnic minorities have a tradition of exchanging their property for jewelry, such as Tibetans and Miao people, which will facilitate their actions and show their identity to a certain extent. Miao people prefer silver ornaments, and beeswax and turquoise are favored by Tibetans because of their high value but light weight. Gems such as beeswax are not only light in size, but also very bright. Having such bright and bright colors on the extremely cold plateau can make people feel full of enthusiasm, and bright colors are also one of the reasons why such gems are loved by Tibetans.
Another important reason is that Tibetans are very devout to Buddhism, and beeswax and turquoise have the reputation of Buddhist treasures. It is said that they can eliminate disasters and take refuge, drive away evil spirits and make their hearts calm and peaceful. In this case, Tibetans naturally like to wear jewelry made of beeswax and turquoise, which has become their very distinctive custom, not only in weddings and other occasions, but also in daily life.
On the premise that there is a large demand for beeswax and turquoise in people in Xizang, the trade of these gems will be concentrated here, which will lead to more and more such gems in Tibet. Moreover, in the past, the imperial court often gave some of these gems to Tibetans to show kindness and comfort, and also brought a lot of beeswax and turquoise to Tibetan areas.