Dark Jade and Onyx Mala

Jade Prayer Beads Mala – Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado

A meditation tool built to last as long as your practice.This handcrafted mala features genuine Malaysian jade prayer beads, paired with black onyx and tiger’s eye marker beads, accented by gold-toned spacers and finished with a natural cotton tassel.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 jade prayer beads 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 Jade Prayer Beads?

The name “jade” originates from the Spanish phrase piedra de ijada, meaning “stone of the flank,” reflecting its early historical significance. Jade has been treasured for thousands of years across cultures, especially in China, Mesoamerica, and Japan, where it was used in ceremonial carvings, ornaments, and sacred objects. It has long been valued for its durability and smooth, polished appearance.Jade is a metamorphic mineral that exists primarily as jadeite or nephrite. Malaysian jade, commonly used in jewelry, is known for its rich green tones and smooth finish, offering consistent color and durability ideal for daily wear mala beads.

Gemstone Properties

Jade has been traditionally associated with:

• Harmony and balance in cultural symbolism
• Use in traditional East Asian artistry and carving
• Association with longevity and continuity in historical artifacts
• Connection to natural elements in Feng Shui traditions

Black Onyx marker beads have been traditionally associated with:

• Grounding symbolism in various traditions
• Use in ancient Roman and Greek jewelry
• Association with structure and strength in design

Tiger’s Eye marker beads have been traditionally associated with:

• Use as a decorative stone in ancient cultures
• Association with the element of earth in traditional systems
• Distinct chatoyancy valued in ornamental craftsmanship

Each 8mm bead displays the characteristic smooth green tones of natural jade, with subtle variations that make every mala one of a kind. The black onyx and tiger’s eye markers provide visual rhythm for mantra counting, while gold-toned spacers add warmth and contrast.

What Makes This Mala Different

1. Hand-Inspected Quality Control Every bead is examined before stringing. If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t go into your mala.
2. Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado No warehouse inventory. No mass production. Each mala is crafted specifically for you in our studio.
3. 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.
4. Premium Materials 108 hand-strung 8mm jade prayer beads, black onyx and tiger’s eye and onyx beads, gold-toned spacers, natural cotton tassel, and traditional guru bead.

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Each Mala Includes:

• Complimentary mala storage pouch
• 30-day craftsmanship guarantee
• Access to lifetime repair services

Made in the USA. Built to Last.