{"product_id":"black-onyx-rose-quartz-labradorite-mala-necklace","title":"Black Onyx, Rose Quartz \u0026 Labradorite Mala — 108-Bead Meditation Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala is a counting tool before it is a necklace. One hundred and eight beads, one mantra or breath each, and your hands are given something to do so your mind can stop supervising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is strung in 8 mm beads of black onyx, rose quartz and labradorite — three stones that traditionally cover the three things most practices need at once: something steady, something soft, and something that moves in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e108 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, the traditional mala count for japa meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e black onyx, rose quartz and labradorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a 1-piece or 2-piece set\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the product options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn crystal lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e onyx for grounding and protection, rose quartz for compassion and self-love, labradorite for intuition and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for meditation, mantra work and yoga practice, for men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/necklaces-malas\"\u003eNecklaces \u0026amp; Malas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crystals-stones\"\u003eCrystals \u0026amp; Stones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold it in your right hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, draped over the middle finger, and move bead to bead with your thumb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne bead, one repetition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mantra, a breath, a word — whatever you are counting, keep it to one per bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cross the guru bead.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you reach it, turn the mala around and go back the way you came if you want another round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e108 breaths takes roughly ten minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a usable, repeatable practice length — short enough to do daily, long enough to change the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear it or keep it wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e when you are not using it. Take it off for showering and sleeping; 8 mm stone beads are heavier than they look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — count breaths before you count mantras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf mantra work feels like something other people do, start with breath. One full breath per bead, 108 beads, no words. It is the simplest possible practice and it teaches your hands the rhythm — the mantra can come later, or never. The mala does not mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does 108 beads mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is the traditional count for a japa mala, used for counting mantras or breaths so you can keep track without thinking about it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat size are the beads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e8 mm, which is the standard size for a full-length mala worn as a necklace.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDo I get one or two?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThis is offered as a 1-piece or 2-piece set — choose in the product options.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich stones are used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBlack onyx, rose quartz and labradorite. In crystal lore these are associated with grounding, compassion and intuition respectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan men wear it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — a 108-bead mala is a practice tool first and worn by anyone. The 8 mm beads read as substantial rather than delicate.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does 108 beads mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is the traditional count for a japa mala, used for counting mantras or breaths so you can keep track without thinking about it.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size are the beads?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"8 mm, which is the standard size for a full-length mala worn as a necklace.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I get one or two?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This is offered as a 1-piece or 2-piece set — choose in the product options.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which stones are used?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Black onyx, rose quartz and labradorite. 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