Indian Agate Mala – 108 Beads (⌀ 8 mm) Natural Stone Unique Piece

Kunsang

"I have many malas in the shop – but this one is the most colorful of all. Whenever someone sees it for the first time, they say: 'Wow, those are different stones, right?' No – it's a single stone. Indian agate carries the whole Earth within it."

Indian Agate Mala – 108 Beads (⌀ 8 mm) – Natural Stone Unique Piece

This mala consists of 108 genuine Indian agate beads, each with a diameter of 8 mm and a total weight of approximately 91 grams. Indian agate – also known as Indian Fancy Agate – is a variety of chalcedony found in India in an extraordinary range of colors: the same mala carries deep forest green, warm orange, delicate pink, white, light blue, and grey – all natural colors of the same mineral, created by different mineral inclusions during its formation in the rock.

Each bead is unique – no two stones have the same pattern or color combination. This makes this mala a true one-of-a-kind piece that will not be replicated in this exact composition. The turquoise guru bead made from another agate stone adds a calm, clear accent at the end; the green thread with two small end beads harmoniously completes the overall look.

Indian Agate – what makes this stone special?

Agate belongs to the quartz mineral group and has a hardness of around 7 on the Mohs scale – making it one of the most robust semi-precious stones available and perfectly suited for everyday wear. What distinguishes Indian agate from other agate varieties is its unusual color palette: while most agates appear in brown or grey tones, Indian agate brings the warm mineral diversity of the Indian subcontinent – iron oxides for orange and red, chlorite for green, manganese for pink and violet. No laboratory, no treatment – just nature.

Meaning & Tradition

108 is a sacred number in Buddhism – it represents the 108 worldly desires that one releases through meditation and mantra recitation. With each bead, a breath, a mantra, a moment of pause. Agate is considered in many cultures to be a stone of grounding and balance – anyone who looks at the variety of colors in this mala may feel what I mean: everything is there, everything belongs together, nothing is too much.

Care & Use

• Agate is very robust – it tolerates water, soap, and normal everyday contact without problems.
• Direct, prolonged sunlight can cause some colors to fade slightly over time – it is best to store it in a jewelry box or brocade pouch.
• After wearing, wipe with a soft, dry cloth – this maintains its natural luster.
• For meditation: hold the mala in your right hand, thumb and middle finger guide the beads – traditionally, the index finger is left out.
• Can also be worn as a multi-wrapped bracelet.

The Pouch – a small token of appreciation

Each mala comes in a matching brocade pouch. This protects it and ensures it is already beautifully packaged – whether for yourself or as a gift for a special person.

This mala is one of a kind – once it's gone, it's gone. Come visit us at Kramgasse 63 in Bern and hold it in your hands. Or order it online now before someone else beats you to it.