I have hand-knotted this mala with tumbled blue lace agate beads, amazonite, clear quartz and a hand-forged sterling silver set Labradorite. There is a small lotus stamping on the back of the pendant to symbolize growth, healing and wisdom. Traditionally malas are made with 108 beads as well as a center guru, which is represented here. The quartz beads are 8mm, and the blue lace and amazonite being larger, this mala can be worn extra long, or doubled up around the neck. Here is a little bit about each stone:

• LABRADORITE - Transformation, Intuition

• QUARTZ - Master Healer, Amplifies the energy of other stones around it

• AMAZONITE - Courage and Truth, compassion

• BLUE LACE AGATE - Soothing, confidence and communication

Most people use LABRADORITE in their life because it’s a stone of transformation. It is a stone that will help you become the person that you are destined to be. It will cleanse your aura and work with your chakras to remove the bad habits, thoughts, and feelings that are preventing you from reaching your full potential. Labradorite is the best stone for fighting off an existential crisis. A rock star of mystical lore and ancient legends, the Labradorite crystal meaning can be traced back to the native peoples of icy Canada that believed the stone was created from frozen fire, a result of the northern lights. With its pearly hues that shimmer in a range of iridescent blues and greens, the Labradorite crystal reminds us to keep it magical by linking us to the spirit world, a dimension where anything is possible. Other stones keep us anchored to the earth with their powerful grounding effects while Labradorite encourages us to keep our head in the clouds.

BLUE LACE AGATE with its blue crystal energy, will open and clear the Throat Chakra. It is a stone of communication, helping those who have difficulty being heard by others, or who need confidence and articulation to share their truths. It provides clarity of thought and unwavering intent in regards to what matters most. It counteracts the repression and suppression of feelings caused by past fears, judgments, or rejections. It dissolves old blockage patterns and doubt, and permits new methods of self-expression and growth.

QUARTZ is excellent for amplifying the energies of other stones or to enhance groups of stones. Quartz crystals are known as “master healing crystals”, crystals that can be used to heal any condition that they are needed for. Because of their unique power to take on the energy of any situation, quartz crystals are one of the single most beneficial stones that you can introduce into your life for purposes of healing.

The AMAZONITE stone's energy is as powerful as the river for which it is named, and as bold as the legendary women warriors with whom it is connected, yet it tempers aggression, tames the irrational, and stills the disquiet. It provides harmony and balance.
Called the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, Amazonite empowers one to search the self and discover one’s own truths and integrity, and to move beyond fear of judgment or confrontation with others to live in alignment with those beliefs and values. It provides the freedom to express one’s thoughts and feelings, and to set strong and clear boundaries, both internally as self-discipline, and externally on what one is willing to experience or in defining personal space.
As a metaphysical healer, Amazonite soothes the chakras and aligns the physical body to the etheric. It is particularly rejuvenating to the Heart and Throat Chakras, enhancing loving communication on all levels. It balances one’s masculine/feminine energies as well as many aspects of the personality. It awakens compassion for others by allowing one to perceive both sides of a problem and accepting differing points of view.