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Genuine sandalwood has specific, checkable characteristics. Here are the four signals worth knowing before you buy.

1. Weight

Authentic sandalwood is notably lightweight for its size. Beads that feel unusually heavy for their apparent size may be a denser, unrelated wood or a resin composite.

2. Scent

Genuine sandalwood carries a natural, subtle fragrance that develops rather than fades. A sharp, artificial, or overly strong scent on first contact can indicate synthetic treatment.

3. Color and grain

Red sandalwood should show natural color variation, not a flat, uniform red. White (Mysore) sandalwood should show a warm, creamy grain rather than a bleached or painted finish.

4. Price signals

Genuine Indian sandalwood is a regulated, increasingly scarce material. Bracelets priced far below the typical range for authentic wood are a signal worth questioning.

If it feels too light to be real and too cheap to be true, it probably is not genuine sandalwood.

How VIVIDOORA sources its wood

VIVIDOORA bracelets use 100% authentic Indian Pterocarpus santalinus (red sandalwood) and Santalum album (Mysore white sandalwood). No dyes, no synthetic treatment, and no chemical processing. Each bead is hand-polished to preserve the wood's natural tone and grain.

Frequently asked

Can a jeweler verify sandalwood authenticity? Most general jewelers are not trained to assess sandalwood specifically. The weight, scent, and grain checks above are more reliable for a buyer than a generic jewelry appraisal.

Does synthetic sandalwood smell like the real thing? Synthetic or chemically treated beads often carry a sharper, more artificial scent that does not soften or develop the way genuine sandalwood does over time.

Is darker wood always more authentic? No. Color alone is not a reliable indicator. Genuine sandalwood shows natural grain variation, while a uniform, flat color in either direction (too pale or too dark) can indicate dye or synthetic treatment.