For this 108 Mala I used 6mm White Onyx, faceted Amethyst, Opalite and brass spacer beads. The tassel is vegan faux silk. The mala has been hand-knotted on an extra strong, nylon cord with one knot between each gemstone bead. It not only looks great, it also makes it easy to use it as a tool in your meditation practice.

Mala length: 44" (111cm). Tassel length: 3 1/2" long (90mm).

White Onyx is a powerful protection stone. It can help make its owners mind positive and purify negative energy. It can clear anxiety and sadness and help you deal with inner and outer stress. It will also help you increase patience and strengthen your mental powers. White Onyx will help you be firm in your resolve not to move or change when it is a positive action. It will also break the pattern of resistance when change is required to move forward in your life. It is connected to the Crown Chakra (connection, life force, higher power). Zodiac Signs: Leo and Capricorn.

Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. It is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience, and peace. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. This is an excellent all-purpose stone that can increase spirituality and enhance intuition and psychic powers of all kinds. It is connected to the Third Eye Chakra (intuition, knowledge, divine wisdom) and the Crown Chakra (connection, life force, higher power). Zodiac Signs: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn, Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Opalite is said to be a stone for love. This stone can help you deal with change in life, help you too continue your path regardless of any obstacles. During times of transformation, you should hold the Opalite close to your heart. It is also said Opalite enhance memory. It is also used to decrease confusion. It is a soothing stone which can calm turbulent emotions and bring a deep sense of hope and inner peace. It can enhance self-esteem and sense of self-worth. The Opalite has a very high spiritual energy vibration. It is connected to the Heart Chakra (love, acceptance, forgiveness) and the Crown Chakra (connection, life force, higher power). Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio and Pisces.

The Tassel represents enlightenment. As the strands combine together into one, it represents our connection to the Divine and to each other. It also symbolizes our prana and consciousness.

Read more about gemstones and their healing qualities in my Healing Gemstone Guide. Gemstones are natural materials and each gemstone is unique and the color may vary within a single stone. The gemstone colors in the mala may vary slightly from the photos.