The book Old Beads, The Family Heirloom covers the main materials of the old beads as well as their origin, development, wearing and collection history, introducing in detail the development vein, specific features, collection values and identification methods of different kinds of beads in different ages. From his personal perspective, the author describes the importance of studying and collecting old beads for studying the history of humans and exploring the origin of human cultures, and at the same time he also provides his own collection experiences, feelings and skills.