Created to inspire a feeling of grounding and protection, these gemstones were specially chosen for their representation. The mala includes:
Black Onyx: Known as a protection stone, it is believed to bring grounding and balance. Used in meditation, purification, environmental shielding, and healing.
Hematite: Believed to help create a balance between the mind and the body. Aids in meditation and sleep. Releases us from our old habits to allow growth towards higher values.
Smoky Quartz: An excellent grounding stone, smoky quartz is associated with transforming negative energy into positive energy. It helps one reach personal and professional goals.
This hand-strung mala of 108 gemstone beads includes a combination of 54 black onyx, 27 hematite, 27 smoky quartz beads, and snow quartz stones. A black onyx guru beads completes the mala.
- Beaded mala representing protection and grounding
- Bead Size: 8 mm
- Approximate length: 42" + knotted Tassel
- Gemstones: Black Onyx + Smoky Quartz + Hematite
- Black Onyx guru bead
- Recommended for Meditation only. Do not wear the mala as a bracelet or necklace
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A long 108-bead meditation mala combining glossy black onyx, metallic hematite, and translucent smoky quartz, hand-knotted between each bead and finished with a matching guru bead and knotted tassel closure.
size: Bead size approximately 8 mm; total length approximately 42 inches plus knotted tassel.
material: Gemstone (Black Onyx, Hematite, Smoky Quartz) on hand-knotted cord
features: 108 hand-knotted beads, individually knotted between each bead, black onyx guru bead, adjustable knotted tassel closure, three-gemstone combination
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture, direct sunlight, and harsh chemicals to preserve the beads' natural luster.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted mala made from natural gemstones, slight variations in bead color, pattern, and knotting are normal and part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
This mala brings together three grounding stones with a shared purpose: steadying the body and mind so the spirit can settle. Black onyx, the most prominent bead here, has long been carried as a protective stone, one thought to absorb and transform negative energy while forming a quiet boundary around the wearer. Its deep, light-absorbing black has made it a companion for those seeking strength during difficult transitions.
Hematite contributes its own dense, metallic presence, traditionally associated with balancing mind and body and with the gentle release of old patterns that no longer serve growth. Smoky quartz rounds out the trio as one of the great grounding crystals, its smoky, earthbound color linked to the transmutation of stress and negativity into clearer, more constructive energy.
Strung as 108 beads with a black onyx guru bead marking the mala's beginning and end, this combination is built specifically for the practice of counting mantras or breaths in meditation, each stone lending its steadying quality to the count. The 108 knots also created between the beads honor the traditional structure of the mala, reinforcing focus and rhythm one bead at a time.
Used as a meditation tool rather than worn as jewelry, this mala is meant to accompany a seated practice, held bead by bead as a mantra, breath count, or intention is repeated 108 times, offering a tactile anchor for the mind and a moment of grounding within a busy day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators seeking a grounding, protective mala for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting, mindfulness practice, grounding rituals
- Suggested Mantra: I am grounded and protected
- Intention: Protection, Grounding, Balance, Strength
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
- Gemstone: Black Onyx, Hematite, Smoky Quartz
Black onyx is regarded as a stone of protection and grounding, believed to help absorb and dissolve negative energy; hematite is valued for balancing mind and body and easing the release of old habits; smoky quartz is prized as a grounding stone that transforms discordant energy into a clearer, calmer state, together making this trio well suited for centering meditation work.
Questions & Guidance
How many beads does this mala have, and why 108?
This mala is strung with 108 beads plus a guru bead, the traditional count used in mala practice for completing a full cycle of mantra repetitions or breath counts during meditation.
Can I wear this mala as a necklace or bracelet?
This mala is designed for meditation use and is not recommended to be worn as a bracelet or necklace.
What gemstones are used in this mala?
It combines 54 black onyx beads, 27 hematite beads, and 27 smoky quartz beads, finished with a black onyx guru bead.
Will the beads vary from the photos since it's handmade?
Yes. Each mala is hand-strung and hand-knotted from natural gemstone, so slight differences in color, pattern, and knotting are expected and part of its handmade character.
How should I use this mala in meditation?
Hold the mala in one hand and move one bead at a time between your fingers with each breath or mantra repetition, starting and ending at the guru bead to complete a full 108-count cycle.
