Handmade by Laura McCann in Austin, TX.
This Mala necklace has the auspicious number of 108 beads on a silk cord. Each bead is hand knotted in between. There are 48 natural, undyed coral beads and 60 Peach moonstone beads, are all approximately 6mm. The mala hangs at 16 inches and can also be wrapped around the wrist 4 times.
Coral is highly-prized as a substance believed to be endowed with mysterious sacred properties. It is a symbol of modesty, wisdom, happiness and immortality.
Coral can reduce stress and fears and combats foolishness, nervousness, fear, depression, panic and nightmares. Coral is used to attract success and wealth and strengthens foresight. Coral is a good aid for meditation or visualization.
Moonstone is the gem of the High Priestess and keeper of the feminine mysteries. Moonstone is a talisman for the inward journey, and meditation with it can take one deep in to the self. It can reveal to women their feminine power and their connection to the goddess.
“The heart in the hand” Mexican silver Milagros amulet is hand made in Taos New Mexico.
This Milagros is widely considered to symbolize charity, or to mean something is "from the heart". It represents friendship, love and truth.