Lapis lazuli is said to enhance honesty, self-awareness, and remove any emotional blocks. An additional guru bead assists with counting and lets you know when you've completed one round of 108 movements.•  Knotted wood and gemstone mala •  Made of ebony wood and lapis lazulli beads •  Beads are about 6 mm each •   108 meditation beads + guru bead + tassel •  Hand-knotted in India  Due to the nature of real gemstone, this mala may feature slight variations in color, details, and overall appearance. Recommended for meditation use.