Mala or Set of Meditation Beads by Authentic Spirit

Cobalt blue and wine red take turns along the strand, finished with a chunky lapis drop.

This mala, or set of meditation beads, is in zitan, gold and lapis, by Authentic Spirit. Lapis lazuli has been treasured for thousands of years for its deep blue, and in Buddhist tradition it is often linked with the Medicine Buddha. Round lapis beads in strong, slightly mottled blue alternate in runs with dark red zitan beads and small ribbed gold spacers. A faceted lapis pendant hangs from a gold cone at the end. It is 15.5 inches long.

Blue for depth, red for warmth and gold for good measure.