This beautiful 108 bead gemstone Mala has been lovingly hand knotted and crafted with Howlite, Grey Picture Jasper, Labradorite, Lava Stone and Aquamarine. A calming stone, Howlite calms communication, facilitates awareness and encourages emotional expression. It teaches patience and helps to eliminate rage, pain and stress.Jasper is a nurturing stone, with amazing calming properties. Jaspers are the nurturers, the healers and the spirit stones of courage and wisdom.Labradorite is a stone of transformation, Magic and Protection, It enhances Psychic Abilities, and is useful for Magic, Ritual and Psychic ProtectionLava Stone is a grounding stone that strengthens one's connection to Mother Earth. It gives us strength and courage, allowing us stability through times of change.Aquamarine is a stone of serenity and courage. It is calming, soothing, and cleansing, and inspires truth, trust and letting go. Note: The small beads by the guru bead and tassel are 925 silver and may need occasional polishing.