Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala

Colour, polish and proportion define the Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala: polished Lapis Lazuli leads the palette, and a 108-bead counting structure shapes the overall rhythm. With Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, and Turquoise clearly visible, the bracelet feels considered rather than generic and gives the wearer a design that can carry both aesthetic and personal meaning.

108-Bead Structure & Focal Details

The Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala combines Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, and Turquoise with a 108-bead counting structure. A full mala is organised around repetition for counting breaths or mantras. The guru or focal area, spacer beads and tassel or charm help the wearer identify the start and completion of a round.

Using a 108-Bead Mala for Counting Practice

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, 108-bead malas are used to count repeated mantras, breaths or prayers. With the Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala, practice can begin beside the guru bead and continue around the strand without counting the guru itself. Traditions differ, so respectful use and an accurate bead count matter more than claiming one universal method.

Mala Materials, Bead Count & Strand Length

Lapis lazuli is an opaque blue rock that may include pale calcite and metallic-looking pyrite flecks. Tiger’s eye is recognised for chatoyancy: a moving band of reflected light across a polished bead. Together, Lapis Lazuli and Tiger’s Eye create the main colour and surface contrast in this design. As with bead jewellery, colour, pattern, inclusions, translucency and surface details can vary between individual components.

• Product type: Mala
• Primary materials: Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, and Turquoise
• Bead size: 6 mm, 8 mm
• Bead count: 108

Meditation, Counting Practice & Wrist Wear

Use the Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala for mantra, breath or prayer counting when its bead count and guru area match the intended practice. If worn around the wrist, wrap it without pulling the cord tight or twisting the focal section. The mala can also be worn as a long necklace when its total length and construction support that use.

Care for Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, and Turquoise

Keep seed, wood and cord components dry. Remove the strand before bathing, swimming, exercise or sleep; wipe beads with a soft dry cloth and store the mala without pulling the cord tight. Water, fragrance and chemical cleaners can change botanical materials and weaken stringing.

Questions About the Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye & Turquoise 108-Bead Mala

Is this a full 108-bead mala?

Check the listed bead count before ordering. The specification gives 108, while spacers, the guru bead and decorative components may be counted separately by different makers.

Can the mala be wrapped around the wrist?

That depends on total length, bead diameter, cord flexibility and wrist size. Wrap without stretching or twisting the strand, and avoid wrist wear when it places tension on the guru bead, tassel or knots.