Mercury Mala - Jade with Quartz Crystal Counter Beads

This mercury mala has jade beads that are hand knotted with faceted quartz crystal counter beads and gold filled accents. The Guru bead drop is a large round faceted quartz crystal bead and there is a green tassel.
This is the standard 108 bead mala composed of 9 sets of 11 beads and then the counter bead. Malas are used to count prayers, japa - repetition of Holy names and mantras, and to keep track of breathing exercises in meditation.