This gorgeous handcrafted mala necklace / strand bracelet features 108 amazonite mala beads and a silver plated charm acting as the guru bead. The guru bead (or in this case, charm) helps facilitate counting your mantras or chants. Starting at the guru bead, use your thumb to count each smaller bead, pulling it toward you as you recite your mantra. Do this 108 times, traveling around the mala, until you once again reach the guru bead / charm. This incredible mala necklace is available with a Buddha charm, Lotus Flower charm, or Ohm symbol charm.