Hand-knotted African Turquoise buying & Rudraksha 108 Bead Mala | smoky quartz carnelian natural gemstone | bohemian yoga jewelry mantra meditation

This natural gemstone and rudraksha mala is comprised of 108 (6mm) beads – primarily African turquoise with accent beads of rudraksha and smoky quartz. The meru setting is a single carnelian bead followed by a 16mm rudraksha buying seed. It is hand-knotted between each bead for longevity and ease of use on double-strung deep gold-colored 100% cotton cord. The handcrafted tassel is created of the same cord the beads are strung with. This mala has a rich, earthy feel and will be a favorite of those who love the color turquoise.

The length is approximately 18 inches (46 cm) from center to tip of tassel and the meru bead rests at or near the solar plexus when worn.

All Devi Malas are handcrafted by myself, Milwaukee designer Jackie Ratcliffe. Gemstone and rudraksha combinations are selected based on the design of the piece more than for the particular healing properties they hold. All Devi Malas are "Gayatri-infused" as I recite this Sanskrit mantra of purification during the mala's creation.

This mala is **made to order** and ships in an organza antique gold-colored bag, tucked in a hinged rectangular tin.

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GEMSTONE & RUDRAKSHA PROPERTIES*:

African Turquoise (a jasper, not true turquoise) is believed to offer protection during travel and may attract money for the wearer. It is said to reduce headaches and help with clearer expression. It cultivates calming and soothing energies, and creates tranquility, comfort, and a sense of wholeness and healing.

Rudraksha seed, known as “tears of Lord Shiva”, is a symbol of spirituality and has traditionally been used by meditators and sages of India for thousands of years. The five-faced rudraksha is said to promote health, specifically regulating blood pressure, reduce heart disease, and improve mental clarity. Rudraksha are known to promote inner peace, knowledge, and enlightenment. This powerful seed is said to represent the meditative ability of Shiva to focus the mind and remove obstacles on one's path.

Smoky quartz is a protective and grounding stone. It is said to remove negativity of any kind and transform it to positive energy. This comforting and calming stone is said to be excellent for elevating moods, overcoming negative emotions, and relieving depression. As a root chakra stone, it assists in prioritizing needs and wants, and brings wisdom to every day life. Can help reach personal and business goals.

Carnelian is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage. It is said to open the second chakra to promote passion, motivation, self-confidence and self-esteem. This grounding stone helps the wearer trust themselves and their perceptions, therefore overcoming negative conditioning. It can aid memory, including recall of past lives. It is a stone of protection in general and, specifically, from anger, jealousy and fear. In addition it can help with manifestation of one's desires, brings good luck, and helps stabilize energies in the home. Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones.


*Gemstones and rudraksha each have their own spiritual, mental and psychological, emotional, physical, and energetic properties and effects – only some of which are listed here. However, this information is presented for inspirational purposes only. Devi Malas are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and the information here is not meant to replace proper medical treatment or consultation.