These gemstone mala beads are a rosary containing 108 beads. A tool to focus the mind during meditation. It is used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra. 108 is considered a sacred number.

Hindu tradition holds that the correct way to use a mala is with the right hand, with the thumb flicking one bead to the next, and with the mala draped over the middle finger. The index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to Self-Realization, so it is considered best avoided when chanting with mala beads.

These beautiful gemstone mala beads are hand made, so due to nature of gemstones sizes may vary. Beads are approximately 0.6 cm-0.8 cm. The length is approximately 60cm – 80cm.