Stone Beads
January 29th, 2011
Bead Jewelry Designs for the Fall
When it comes to wearing beads around your neck, there are rules for color and type just like for any fashion accessory. Just like you simply can’t wear white after Labor Day, there are certain colors and types of jewelry to stay away from for the fall!
The brighter the color, the more spring and summer it is. So while you may want to wear something more flashy, like a quartz or many of the different faceted stone beads, you instead want to tone it down just a bit.
Amber is perhaps the most fall-like colored bead material there is for jewelry. Not only does its rich, warm orange perfectly match the fall foliage, but it gives off an air of sophistication and mystery. Being a completely natural occurring material you can be sure that there were very little environmental consequences to wearing amber beads.
Darker and deeper colors for stone beads is also a better idea for the fall. While bright and rich turquoise beads are great for spring and summer necklaces and bracelets, they generate images of the sunny Southwest and so are less fitting when the temperature gets frigid and chilly.
Instead of turquoise, go with the darker blue of lapis lazuli. Lapis is the color of the bluest ocean you’ve ever seen. A dark, mysterious blue that is more attuned to the darkened skies of a Northeast autumn. You can find lapis lazuli beads in just about any size or shape, from round to faceted.
Likewise, the rich green of malachite, with its alternating light and dark layers is well-suited for the shorter days marking the end of the year. You can however, find malachite beads in solidly lighter or darker greens. If you run across these go for the darker greens for fall and save the lighter green, and light green jade, for the long hot days of summer.
If you are looking at gemstone beads, you want to again go for the darker looks. Dark red ruby beads will cost more, as well a dark green emerald and dark blue sapphire, but their luster and depth will stun those around you at cocktail parties and autumn events.
If you choose to intermix gold or silver with any of the precious or semi-precious stone beads for your fall look, go for the darker, tarnished beads instead of the highly polished and bright beads. The shiny gold and silver will detract from the dark richness of the stone beads, which should be the focal point of your necklace, earrings or bracelet.
Beaded jewelry, from necklaces to bracelets, is an important accessory to complement any wardrobe. Whether you make them yourself or buy them off the shelf, it’s important to get the right look.
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semi-precious stone beads
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Drilling Gemstone Beads: Vardhaman Gems
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Gold Champagne Crystal Dragonfly Pendant Bead MC1677 $6.99 |
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s2276 Pyrite fluorite donut pendant bead $4.00 |
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j86557 Pyrite multi-color picasso jasper cross pendant bead $4.00 |
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g1184 Old jade pendant bead $6.50 |
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g1186 Old jade pendant bead $6.50 |
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Vintage Beautiful Fruit Salad polished stones beaded Necklace 24″ NICE $5.99 |
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0637 4-19mm olive jade loose beads $25.00 |
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g1189 Golden tiger eye kwan-yin pendant bead $5.00 |
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8MM Fashion Salmon Volcano Cherry Quartz Crystal Round Beads Gemstone PC159 $3.29 |
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8mm Bronze Infused Blue Turquoise Coin Disc Beads 16″ $7.99 |
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g1190 Glass flower pendant bracelet bead $4.00 |
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12MM Natural Amethyst Crystal Round Loose Diy Beads Gemstone Strand PC139 $5.89 |
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8MM Fashion Motley Magnetic Hematite Healing Round Loose Beads 16″L PA108 $2.99 |
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2MM Fashion Natural Mookaite Jasper Round Loose Beads Gemstone Strand 16″L PA264 $2.95 |
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4MM Fashion Motley Magnetic Hematite Healing Round Loose Beads 16″L PA019 $2.59 |
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Bracelet Blue Gold Stone 10mm Facet Round Beads stretch 64 $9.99 |
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Natural Agate Drum Beads 14x40mm 14inch $5.50 |
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16″ BLUE CHALCEDONY 6-7mm Facet Rondelle Beads /c2 $19.95 |
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6MM Fashion Natural Mookaite Jasper Round Loose Beads Gemstone Strand 16″ PA270 $2.99 |
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8X8X3MM 15″ BLACK ONYX GEMSTONE RONDELLE LOOSE BEAD $0.99 |
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Natural Jasper Cross Jewelry Pendant Bead $2.99 |
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14 ROSE PINK CHALCEDONY FACETED PEAR BRIOLETTE BEADS C16 $14.95 |
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14mm synthetic yellow amber round beads 16″ strand $4.99 |
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Succor Creek Jasper Pendant bead A007273 $2.99 |
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g1197 Old jade butterfly pendant bead $6.50 |
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g1198 Pyrite arrowhead pendant bead $4.00 |
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10MM NATURAL SODALITE GEMSTONE FACETED ROUND BEADS 13PCS $0.99 |
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13X10X10MM BLACK AGATE GEMSTONE NUGGET LOOSE BEAD 15 1/3″ $0.99 |
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6mm 16inch Yellow Jade Round Beads $2.50 |
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g1199 Dyed marble graduated loose beads $10.00 |
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g1200 Dyed marble graduated loose beads $10.00 |
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5x8mm Black&White Turkey Turquoise Abacus Gemstone Loose Bead 15” KaKa00047 $2.36 |
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g1201 Two carved agate wing pendant bead $4.50 |
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g1202 Two carved obsidian wing pendant bead $4.50 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $4.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $4.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $4.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $5.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $9.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $7.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $8.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $6.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $7.99 |
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4-14mm White Clear Quartz Round Gemstone Beads 15.5″ $8.99 |
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8mm DarkPurple Emperor Stone Round Beads 16″ $7.99 |
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33 12M SODALITE PUFFY HEART BEADS 15″ STRAND $9.49 |
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Charming Pink Agate Oval Faceted Beads 15x20mm $16.66 |
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Pink Aventurine Wave Carved leaves Beads 25x35mm 15inch $8.54 |
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new multicolor oval 7x8mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ beautiful gemstone $3.99 |
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17x22mm Faceted Crimson Quartz Eye Beads 10pcs $7.99 |
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12mm round gemstone green jade beads strand 15″ $5.60 |
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Cherry Baltic Amber Prayer Worry Beads Rosary – 44 gram $315.00 |
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23X49MM Blue Veins Banded Agate Gemstone Loose Bead $6.99 |
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6X8X8MM 7 2/3″ NATURAL RUBY ZOISITE GEMSTONE RONDELLE BEADS $0.99 |
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A+ 2MM Carnelian Agate Round Gemstone Loose Beads 16″L $3.59 |
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3MM RED AGATE CARNELIAN GEMSTONE ROUND BALL LOOSE BEADS FINDINGS 1 STRAND $3.99 |
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White Howlite Turquoise Stone Ball Skull Beads Leather Woven Bracelet Adjust $2.79 |
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R6863 32x25x8 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $0.99 |
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H0706 8mm Faceted Synthetic Chrysocolla Gemstone Loose Beads 15″ $3.50 |
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H0649 6mm Cherry Quartz Ball Loose Beads 15″ $2.99 |
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R3455 31x21x7 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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R3482 31x22x7 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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H0637 6mm Rose Quartz Ball Loose Beads 15″ $2.99 |
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H0627 8mm Tiger Eye Gem Ball Loose Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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H0603 8mm Agate Ball Loose Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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15inches 14mm Faceted Black Fire Agate Round Beads $8.99 |
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4mm LimeGreen Sea Sediment Jasper Heishi Beads 16″ $5.99 |
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H0609 8mm Leopard Skin Jasper Ball Loose Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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H0663 4mm Rainbow Stone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $2.50 |
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H0751 Rose Quartz Ball Loose Beads 18″ $4.99 |
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H0769 10mm Ocean Jasper Ball Loose Beads 15″ $7.99 |
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H0681 10mm Faceted Synthetic Chrysocolla Gemstone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $4.25 |
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H0721 10mm Rainbow Stone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $4.25 |
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R3456 36x25x7 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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H0696 6mm Synthetical Lapis Lazuli Chrysocolla Beads $2.99 |
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R3194 49x26x6 Stripes Agate Oval Pendant Bead $0.99 |
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R3489 46x40x10 Indian Carved Lion & Crane Pendant Bead $5.99 |
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H0777 8mm Black Agate Ball Loose Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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R3239 41x29x7 Dream Agate Teardrop Pendant Bead $0.99 |
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R3481 29x19x5 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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R3479 31x21x8 Ocean Jasper Teardrop Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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H0714 8mm Rainbow Stone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $3.50 |
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H0671 4mm Rainbow Stone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $2.99 |
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H0729 10mm Rainbow Stone Ball Loose Beads 15″ $4.25 |
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H0736 6mm Labradorite Ball Loose Beads 15″ $4.99 |
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H0689 6mm Turquoise Ball Loose Beads 15″ $4.03 |
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H0743 Red Jade Ball Loose Beads 18″ $4.99 |
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H0655 6mm Unakite Gem Ball Loose Beads 15″ $2.99 |
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wholesale AA 7-8MM white round freshwater pearl beads $13.99 |
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R5824 47x37x6 Sea Sediment Jasper Freeform Pendant Bead $2.99 |
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L48655 Carved Indian agate Kwan-yin pendant bead $4.00 |
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H31311 Carved dragon blood jasper turtle pendant bead $4.00 |
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H0508 4mm Jade Round Loose Beads 15.5″ $2.99 |
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Red spot stone Pendant Bead 10794 $0.99 |
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Sundance Thong with 4 Large Stone Seed Beads $24.99 Thong with 4 large stone seed beads. Available in Black or Brown. Sizes: 6-10. Click on Alternate View to see additional colors. |
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Beads to Buckskins: Stone Cabochons $10.68 No Synopsis Available |
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Ursula Ribbons and Beads Necklace $93 This ribbons and beads necklace pairs a feminine look with a unique feel. Mocha colored beads are complimented by orange stone beads, creating a sensational look. A glossy ribbon, which can be tied in a bow or worn loosely, finishes off this piece. |
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SPIKES 316L Stainless Steel Turquoise Stone Beads Chain Links Bracelet $19.8 SPIKES 316L Stainless Steel Turquoise Stone Beads Chain Links Bracelet Links to create a powerful look. Stainless steel turquoise stone bead bracelet is simply divine. Bead size 14mm x 10mm. SPIKES stainless steel jewelry is a trendsetting 316L jewelry collection created for today’s stylish men and women who want leading-edge jewelry designs. Specifications: 9.84 Inch Length, .55 inch Width, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel |
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Fad Treasures 5010820NDKFT Black Rosary Beads $23.56 Our Rosary Beads are the perfect accessory to complete the look of your religious costume. Features a silver tone metal and black faux stone rosary beads with a metal crucifix. One size |
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Amber Necklaces – Amber ‘SCARF’ Stone Necklace with Freshwater Pearl Tassles & 14k Italian Gold Beads $1537 Amber Necklaces – Amber ‘SCARF’ Stone Necklace with Freshwater Pearl Tassles & 14k Italian Gold Beads is available from jewelbasket.com for only $925.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Grandparent Gift Ideas, jewelry and gifts. |
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Rose and Mixed Stone Double Finger Ring $60 Wire wrapped resin rose and round stone beads Gold plate wire |
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Vintage Stone Stretch Bracelet $29 The Vintage Stone Stretch Bracelet is a one of a kind piece. Multi color beads of various shapes and sizes make this bracelet extra special. Semi-precious stones & glass beads One-of-a-kind One-size-fits-most |
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A World of Beads by Case, Barbara Edition , 0 $13.99 Discusses techniques used in bead making, presents step-by-step instructions for making original bead jewelery, and provides information on the origins of the beads used in designs, including glass, ceramic, wood, porcelain, metal, pearl, horn, semi-precious stone, and bone |
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Aventurine jap mala prayer beads, ‘Pray’ (India) $49.95 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with aventurine, the stone of chance or luck. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 435 gemstone carats. |
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Carnelian jap mala prayer beads, ‘Pray’ (India) $50.99 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with carnelian, the stone of energy. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 385 gemstone carats. |
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Quartz jap mala prayer beads, ‘Pray’ (India) $58.99 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with crystal quartz, a powerful stone for meditation and self knowledge. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 380 gemstone carats. |
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Aventurine jap mala prayer beads Pray (India) $49.95 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with aventurine, the stone of chance or luck. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 435 gemstone carats. |
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Quartz jap mala prayer beads Pray (India) $58.99 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with crystal quartz, a powerful stone for meditation and self knowledge. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 380 gemstone carats. |
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Carnelian jap mala prayer beads Pray (India) $50.99 Ritu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with carnelian, the stone of energy. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul’s defects, amongst others. According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala. This jap mala features 385 gemstone carats. |
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Bead and Stone Necklace $205 This stone and bead necklace features a mixture of different stones and textures, creating a unique look. The necklace has silver brushed beads, followed by white agate circles, connected with gold links and small beads. Completing the necklace are the large chunks of raspberry quartz. |
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Stone $10 Stone |
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Karma Tranquil Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce $639 -Stone and clear glass beads. |
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Karma Tranquil Bronze One-Light Wall Sconce $337 -Stone and clear glass beads. |
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Karma Tranquil Bronze Three-Light Semi Flush Mount $817 -Stone and clear glass beads. |
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The Stone $7.99 The Stone |