A serene row of warm, golden-yellow citrine beads – a sunlit, encouraging companion for meditation.
The stone of citrine
Citrine is the golden-yellow variety of quartz; much of the citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst, which we note honestly. Its Mohs hardness is about 7. Tradition knows it as a stone of cheer and abundance, said to bring light and courage into darker times. 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, standing 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.
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
Made of natural citrine (often heat-treated amethyst) beads. A 108-bead strand, about 30 cm long. Being a natural material, each piece is unique: shade and pattern may vary slightly. It comes with a decorative pouch that protects it and frames it nicely as a gift.
Good to know
Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals. The meaning attached to it comes from tradition and is not a medical effect.