Aventurine Mala Prayer Beads Necklace by Crystal Life Provides courage through love, removes hurts of the heart, calms anger, encourages healthy growth, amplifies leadership qualities. Balances male/female energies. Useful for malignancies, helps with environmental stresses, skin and heart issues. Heart chakra stone. Green translucent aventurine stones on matching colored silk. Description The medium knotted prayer beads have 108 6mm beads (about the size of a medium green pea) with a knot between each bead. They are approximately 30” in length with a luxurious tassel that hangs a full 3”. Comes packaged with description of stone and brochure describing the history of prayers beads and how to use them.  Fine quality gemstones on 100% silk cord. Devotionally handcrafted in the USA Practice You can use prayer beads to chant an affirmation, prayer or mantra. The usual practice is to rotate the prayer beads between your thumb, the second finger, and the ring finger. This position (sometimes called a mudra) helps you peacefully enter and ground your intent. When you reach the meru, out of respect do not pass over it but reverse direction.