Hi Martine,
I've read so much about these beads & find that it makes me feel less certain of what a pema raka bead really is rather than more knowledgable!
I've read Jamey's comments on BCN so many times, referring to the pictures he discusses, & definitely get confused on some of his absolutes. I agree Garuda has a great legitimate site, but even some of his beads shown there would not appear to be what I consider pema raka. So, perhaps we shouldn't all be trying to find that one perfect reflection of a pema raka bead. Perhaps it doesn't have to only reflect those specific characteristics??? I only know, as I always love to add to my collection, that what I love in these is their warm beautiful colors & soft wear in shape & hole because to me that makes me think of so many different hands & fingers from so many cultures just rubbing & loving & holding them as I do :) That's my perspective at least! Lynne