108 Natural Onyx Apatite & Amethyst Mala Bead Necklace / Bracelet

This splendid mala prayer bead necklace / bracelet is carefully handmade with 108 natural Onyx, Apatite and Amethyst gemstone beads. Your mala can be worn as a necklace or used for meditation. The beads are 8 mm. Length is about 35 inches (91 cm). Bracelet length is about 18.5 cm. Make your selection between the necklace, bracelet or necklace & bracelet set using the drop-down menu above. 

Blue Apatite is a motivational stone, promoting independence and ambitiousness. A stone of the Throat Chakra, Blue Apatite helps with public speaking and enhances group communication. Meditating with the crystal will enhance self expression, communication and patience. Apatite is reputed to have potent healing properties for the physical body, especially for the digestion, metabolism, and endocrine system.

Onyx is a powerful protection stone that absorbs and transforms negative energy, and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy.  Onyx aids the development of emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially when support is needed during times of stress, confusion or grief.

Amethyst has healing powers to help with physical ailments, emotional issues, and in Energy Healing and Chakra balancing. Amethyst crystal therapies are primarily associated with physical ailments of the nervous system, the curing of nightmares and insomnia, and balancing the crown chakra. It is a powerful and protective stone that helps relieve stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety. It calms and stimulates the mind, helping you become more focused, enhancing memory and improving motivation. 

Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This sādhanā (practice) is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 18, 27, 54 or 108 beads.