# 108 Bead Gemstone Mala

> A gemstone mala of 108 beads for keeping count while chanting or reciting a mantra, with beads of about 0.6 to 0.8 cm, in eleven stones.

- Shop: Holistic Tree (holistictree.co.uk), a UK spiritual shop
- Price: Tiger Eye £23.49, Amethyst £20.49, 9 Planet Astro £16.49, Jade £17.49, Rock Crystal £17.49, Green Aventurine £17.49, Black Agate £17.49, White Quartz £17.49, Carnelian £20.49, Rose Quartz £17.49, Lapis £23.49
- Availability: in stock
- Delivery: Dispatched in 1–4 working days · Royal Mail Tracked 48 or APC, 2–5 working days. Delivery £3.95, free over £60.
- Last order for Christmas: noon on Wednesday 9 December
- Returns: 14 days from delivery
- URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/products/108-bead-mala
- Details checked against the supplier's specification: 2026-10-11

## About this item

Japa is the Sanskrit word for reciting, chanting or mentally repeating a mantra or a deity's name, and a mala is the string of 108 beads that keeps the count. This gemstone mala suits anyone starting a japa practice.

Eleven stones are on offer: Tiger Eye, Amethyst, 9 Planet Astro, Jade, Rock Crystal, Green Aventurine, Black Agate, White Quartz, Carnelian, Rose Quartz and Lapis. Beads are approximately 0.6 cm to 0.8 cm and the length is approximately 60 cm to 80 cm. Because the stone is natural, each mala's bead size and length may vary.

Hindu tradition holds that a mala is used with the right hand, the thumb flicking from one bead to the next, with the mala draped over the middle finger. The index finger represents ego, so it is best avoided. A thoughtful gift for a friend who chants.

## Key facts

- Mala of 108 gemstone beads
- Beads approx 0.6 to 0.8 cm
- Length approx 60 to 80 cm
- Eleven stones to choose from
- Natural stone, so size varies

## What's in the box

- 1 108-bead gemstone mala in your chosen stone

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Beads | 108 |
| Bead size | Approximately 0.6 cm to 0.8 cm, may vary |
| Length | Approximately 60 cm to 80 cm, may vary |
| Stone | Tiger Eye, Amethyst, 9 Planet Astro, Jade, Rock Crystal, Green Aventurine, Black Agate, White Quartz, Carnelian, Rose Quartz or Lapis |

## Questions

### What is a 108 bead mala used for?

A mala is used to keep count while reciting, chanting or mentally repeating a mantra or a deity's name, a practice known in Sanskrit as japa.

### Which stones can I choose?

Tiger Eye, Amethyst, 9 Planet Astro, Jade, Rock Crystal, Green Aventurine, Black Agate, White Quartz, Carnelian, Rose Quartz and Lapis.

### How big is the mala?

The beads are approximately 0.6 cm to 0.8 cm and the length is approximately 60 cm to 80 cm. Natural stone means size and length may vary.