108 Amethyst Stone Bead Mala Necklace
€34.68
108 amethyst stone bead mala necklace with 8 mm natural amethyst beads and a 10 mm guru bead, hand-knotted on silk-nylon cord with a silk tassel finish. Used for mantra counting and meditation across Buddhist and Hindu traditions, with each mala hand-strung for a total doubled length of approximately 45 cm.
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Description
The 108 amethyst stone bead mala is a hand-knotted counting necklace made from natural amethyst crystal, with 108 beads graduating through shades of violet from pale at the surface to deep purple at the heart of each stone. It follows the traditional mala format used across Buddhist and Hindu contemplative practice for more than three thousand years.
Amethyst is a variety of quartz whose violet coloration comes from iron impurities and natural irradiation within the crystal lattice. Each of the 108 beads measures 8 mm in diameter and is individually cut, drilled, and polished to a high gloss that reveals the stone’s natural banding. A slightly larger guru bead at 10 mm anchors the count. The beads are strung on a silk-and-nylon cord with a traditional knot tied between each bead. Total length when doubled is approximately 45 cm, and a hand-twisted silk tassel completes the guru bead end.
Hold the mala in the right hand with the guru bead between thumb and forefinger. Move one bead per repetition of a mantra or breath cycle, working toward rather than past the guru bead, which marks the full count of 108. The mala can be worn as a necklace at full length, doubled over the wrist as a bracelet, or kept in a pouch between sessions. The hand-knotted cord prevents bead-on-bead abrasion and maintains the count if a strand breaks.
The number 108 appears across multiple traditions: it is the product of 9 and 12, figures considered sacred in Vedic cosmology, and the count is documented in texts predating the first century BCE. Amethyst has been used in devotional objects across Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions, valued for the consistency of its color and the ease with which it accepts a smooth polish without losing structural integrity through daily handling.
How do I care for a natural stone mala? Keep the mala away from prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade amethyst over time. Wipe the beads occasionally with a dry cloth. Avoid submerging the cord in water, as this can weaken the knots. Store in the included pouch or a soft cloth when not in use.
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