A long, serene row of violet amethyst beads – the classic deep purple of the calming stone, in the hand.
The stone of amethyst
Amethyst is the violet variety of quartz, ranging from pale lavender to deep purple; its colour comes from iron and natural irradiation, with a Mohs hardness of about 7. Chief sources are Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia. Tradition regards it as a stone of calm and clear sight, tied to the crown chakra and meditation. These are traditional ideas, not medical claims.
The 108-bead mala
A mala is the prayer strand of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, originally used to count mantras in meditation. A larger guru bead closes the 108 beads; it stands for wisdom, while the small cylinder above it represents emptiness. The beads pass one by one between the fingers while attention rests on the meaning and vibration of the words. Today many also wear a mala wrapped around the wrist.
How to use it
Hold the mala in your hand during meditation or mantra recitation and move from bead to bead; through the day it can be worn wrapped around the wrist.
Material and craft
A 108-bead strand of natural gemstone beads, about 43.5 cm long. Being natural stone, each piece is unique: shade and veining may vary slightly. It comes with a decorative pouch that protects it and frames it nicely as a gift.
Good to know
Wipe it with a soft cloth and lukewarm water; avoid prolonged sunlight and harsh chemicals. The meaning attached to it comes from tradition and is not a medical effect.