{"product_id":"moonstone-mala-hand-knotted-108-bead-necklace-with-lotus-pendant","title":"Moonstone Mala – Hand-Knotted 108-Bead Necklace with Lotus Pendant","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy I created this mala\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI made this 108-bead mala for anyone who wants a piece that reflects a softer, more cyclical way of moving through life — something to return to during moments of introspection, full moon rituals, or simply quiet days of self-listening. Moonstone, in its soft pink and gray tones, sits at the center of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003etraditionally associated\u003c\/strong\u003e with intuition, emotional clarity, and a quiet sense of being in tune with yourself. Its subtle, shifting sheen — a quality called adularescence — has long made it a stone people turn to during moments of reflection and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meru bead, also in moonstone, marks a symbolic point of pause and transition within the mala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elotus pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel is \u003cstrong\u003etraditionally associated\u003c\/strong\u003e with purity and the slow unfolding of something true, rising gradually into form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small steel \u003cstrong\u003eOM charm\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the back of the neck — OM being \u003cstrong\u003etraditionally associated\u003c\/strong\u003e with harmony and a return to a grounded center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 21st bead, engraved with the image of the \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e and forged in steel, marks a sacred pause in the strand — a moment of stillness within the flow of practice, a small invitation to return inward with clarity and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala can accompany meditation, moon rituals, journaling, quiet walks, or simply everyday life. It also makes a meaningful gift between women — a mother, sister, friend, or mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samdeamala.com\/pages\/what-is-a-mala-and-how-to-use-it\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 9px 20px; background: #a67c9b; color: #f9f4f2; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 18px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\"\u003eWhat is a mala and how to use it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 108 natural, untreated gemstones, 8 mm \/ 0.31 in\u003cbr\u003e- Total length (circumference): 108 cm \/ 42.5 in, plus pendant\u003cbr\u003e- Steel lotus pendant, 2.8 cm \/ 1.10 in\u003cbr\u003e- Steel OM charm and Buddha bead\u003cbr\u003e- Ultra-strong thread\u003cbr\u003e- Hand-knotted for fluidity and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones on this mala are genuine, untreated gemstones — not dyed, not heat-treated to alter their color. The thread is ultra-strong, built to hold up under daily wear, and all steel details are nickel- and lead-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala arrives in an elegant pouch, perfect for storing it and carrying it with you. Natural variation in each moonstone bead means every mala is genuinely one of a kind. This mala is created by me, Cristina, with attention to material quality and to the symbolic meaning of each element.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samdea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55363387818319,"sku":"6026","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4668\/6799\/files\/Moonstone_Mala_with_Buddha_Lotus_and_OM.png?v=1750293534","url":"https:\/\/samdeamala.com\/products\/moonstone-mala-hand-knotted-108-bead-necklace-with-lotus-pendant","provider":"Samdea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}