I have hand-knotted this mala with faceted amethyst, chevron amethyst, clear quartz and hand-forged the sterling silver set Chocolate Sapphire. 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 amethyst beads are 6mm and 8mm, and the clear quartz are 8mm, this mala can be worn extra long, or doubled up around the neck. Here is a little bit about each stone:

• AMETHYST - Transformation, Intuition

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

• CHOCOLATE SAPPHIRE - Prosperity, Root Chakra healing

SAPPHIRE Sapphire is an aluminum oxide that has a trigonal crystal structure. It belongs to the same family with Ruby, with color being the only difference. Sapphire is used most often for protection purposes. If you are worried about physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual bombardment, the protective properties of this crystal will be very beneficial.

AMETHYST works with the third eye and crown chakras, Amethyst aids your intuition. With an amplified intuition, this Amethyst stone is said to bolster your decision making skills. If you're having trouble making a business decision, you're not sure in which direction you should move next, try placing an Amethyst stone in your office or on your desk. The combination of the stress relieving properties, which take a lot of the fear and hesitation out your deliberation, and the intuitive properties, which empower you to trust your gut instinct, will increase the likelihood of a positive result. Whether you're tapping into Amethyst to better your business, bring peace into your relationship, break free from your addiction or to get the rest you need each night, this stone can improve areas of your life that you didn't even realize needed cleansing. (Energy Muse)

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.