mala beads

Bring the energy of the color green into your ensemble with this gorgeous necklace designed by Thailand's Wadarat Supasirisuk. The artisan alternates green magnesite gemstones with flower-stamped 950 silver beads to create the necklace, while a sterling silver clasp fastens the strand.

Black onyx is captivating in a necklace from India's Narayannii. With her flair for feminine beauty, she presents a single strand of the sleek gemstone globes. Sterling silver beads punctuate the lovely design.

.925 Sterling silver

Rituu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with smoky quartz, nature's stone of endurance. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul's defects, among others.

According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala.

Possessing a fantastic glow, beaded cultured pearls circle the neck with elegance. Thai artisan Matta designs this beaded necklace, which closes with a clasp of rhodium plated brass.

Inspired by the beauty of the Batuan village in Bali, Ketut Sulastri designs a beaded mala necklace to add harmony to your wardrobe. Beads of black onyx and cumala wood alternate with beads crafted of 18k gold plated sterling silver. A black tassel dangles at the pendant.

Ketut Sulastri combines the beauty of purple amethyst and pink rose quartz, circling the neck in this beaded pendant necklace from Bali. It is centered by a sterling silver bauble that hosts a tassel pendant of purple thread.

By Ketut Sulastri in Bali, this bohemian necklace celebrates the beauty of nature's gifts. Beads of mala wood encircle the neck, centered by alternating labradorite and 22k gold plated sterling silver beads. A blue-grey tassel forms the pendant of this necklace.