AFRICAN TURQUOISE & JASPER MALA PRAYER BEADS – MADE TO ORDER IN BOULDER, COLORADO
A meditation tool built to last as long as your practice.Most malas fall apart after a few weeks of daily use. This one won’t. Every African Turquoise & Jasper Mala is hand-strung with durable knotting cord in our Boulder studio. Each 8mm bead is inspected for structural integrity to ensure it holds up to thousands of repetitions, finished with a natural cotton tassel.Why African Turquoise & Jasper?
African Turquoise is often used in contemporary jewelry and meditation pieces for its earthy blue-green coloring and natural matrix patterns. Jasper has been valued across many ancient cultures as an ornamental and symbolic stone, often connected with the earth, endurance, and protection in traditional gemstone lore.African Turquoise is actually a blue-green variety of jasper rather than true turquoise, characterized by natural mineral inclusions that create its mottled, organic appearance. Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of quartz known for its opacity, durability, and rich range of natural patterns.Gemstone Properties
African Turquoise has been traditionally associated with:- Transformation as a symbolic theme in modern crystal traditions
- Personal growth and new beginnings in intention-setting practices
- The throat and third eye chakras in yogic philosophy
- Earth-and-sky symbolism through its blue-green color and natural matrix
- Earth connection in cultural gemstone symbolism
- Protection in ancient talismanic use
- Steadiness and endurance as symbolic qualities
What Makes This Mala Different
- Hand-Inspected Quality Control Every bead is examined before stringing to meet our strict standards.
- Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado Crafted specifically for you in our studio with a human touch, often set with a focused intention for peace.
- Lifetime Repair Service If your mala ever breaks, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder.
- Premium Materials Features 108 hand-strung 8mm beads, marker beads every 27 beads, and a traditional guru bead.
Each Mala Includes:
- Complimentary silky mala storage bag
- 30-day craftsmanship guarantee
- Access to lifetime repair services
Made in the USA. Built to Last.
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carmel (verified owner) –
Absolutely love!
Stephanie H. –
Very nice! Thanks!