Black Onyx 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: threads fray, knots loosen, beads crack and tassels unravel. This one won’t. Every black onyx mala is hand-strung with stainless steel bead cable in our Boulder studio, with each 8mm bead inspected for structural integrity before it’s ever used. No mass production. No shortcuts. Just a mala designed to hold up to thousands of repetitions, finished with a natural cotton tassel.Why Black Onyx?
The name “onyx” comes from the Greek word onyx, meaning “claw” or “fingernail,” referencing its layered appearance in ancient carvings. Black onyx has been used for centuries in Roman, Greek, and Middle Eastern jewelry, often carved into cameos, seals, and ornamental pieces. It has remained a popular stone for both adornment and craftsmanship due to its bold, uniform color.Black onyx is a variety of chalcedony, part of the cryptocrystalline quartz family. Known for its smooth texture and deep black color, it is a durable gemstone commonly sourced from regions including the United States, Brazil, India, and Mexico.Gemstone Properties
Black Onyx has been traditionally associated with:- Symbolism of strength and structure in historical artifacts
- Use in ancient Roman and Greek jewelry and carvings
- Association with formal adornment and craftsmanship
- Connection to the root chakra in yogic traditions
- Use in volcanic glass ornamentation and carving
- Distinct natural patterning valued in jewelry design
- Association with contrast and balance in visual symbolism
What Makes This Mala Different
- Hand-Inspected Quality Control Every bead is examined before stringing. If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t go into your mala.
- Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado No warehouse inventory. No mass production. Each mala is crafted specifically for you in our studio.
- Lifetime Repair Service Your practice shouldn’t end when a thread wears thin. If your mala ever breaks, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder.
- Premium Materials 108 hand-strung 8mm black onyx beads, snowflake obsidian marker beads (every 27 beads), coordinating spacers, natural cotton tassel, and traditional guru bead.
Each Mala Includes:
- Complimentary mala storage pouch
- 30-day breakage guarantee
- Free U.S. shipping on qualifying orders
- Access to lifetime repair services
Made in the USA. Built to Last.
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Lobsang –
Really beautiful mala that I’ve been using right away. The quality of the beads and the spacing is great. Would definitely buy from them again.
dawnnew (store manager) –
Thank so much Lobsang, and please be an ambassador share our items and link to https://www.buddhistmala.com on social media, and we will offer a 20% discount toward your next purchase!
Stephanie Clark –
Love them
Juan (verified owner) –
very pleased with it
Hen (verified owner) –
Love them, great for meditation and the style is beautiful
MJ Yeo (verified owner) –
I love the Mala Beads very much.
GBee (verified owner) –
The beads are stunning and have a good weight to them.
Alex (verified owner) –
Very beautiful beads.
Sara Rose –
I purchased this years ago. It has held up over time with many sittings. Just lovely.
mike (verified owner) –
very strong mala. Gassho!
Rich (verified owner) –
High quality product! Great looking and case is an added bonus….
Kristina (verified owner) –
Love it
Dexter (verified owner) –
Got mine about a week ago, they are Great.!!!
Lucy –
I really liked the beads used to make this product.
Very high quality.