TamLyn Concepts 108 Hand Knotted Japa Mala Beads Rosary - Tassel Necklace - 6mm Semi Precious Natural Stones Prayer Beads for Meditation & Yoga - Energy Healing Gemstone Jewelry

These are absolutely beautiful! They're exactly as pictured and described. These are NOT fake. When examined closely, you can see a few small imperfections of the stone (a few dimples or slight discolorations) and the beautiful swirl of colors in each bead. The stones have a comfortable weight when held in your hand but aren't too heavy around the neck even after all-day wear.I've purchased all three so I will review all three in this one review:All three are absolutely wonderful. However, it should be noted that not all three are the exact same size. The rhodochrosite is the largest, but only by about a half inch in length. The rhodochrosite beads are also minimally larger (you have to look closely to see this). The moss agate comes second in length and bead size, with the black onyx being the smallest. However, the black onyx fits perfectly when wrapped around my wrist 4 times to wear as a bracelet (making it my second favorite of the three).Rhodochrosite:The mixture of pinkish hues matches with nearly every pink or purple blouse I own. I've gotten quite a few compliments on it.As a necklace, it hangs comfortably from my breasts with the guru charm resting just below my sternum. When wrapped around my wrist, it has about an inch of slack after 4 wraps, so I don't wear it as a bracelet much. Plus the tassel can get in the way when on the wrist.The rhodochrosite is my favorite of the three malas currently available from TamLyn. It seems to bring out my "sassy" -in a good way- and I'm perfectly okay with that! :)As a side note: I've read that water is not recommended to cleanse rhodochrosite as it can dull the polish. Instead, I cleaned mine in salt for a few hours and a gave it a nice sunbath. The difference I felt was amazing. After a couple weeks of regular wear, I feel they will need cleansing again soon, but I think this would vary by individual.Black Onyx:The black onyx is my second favorite. Not only because it fits so perfectly as a bracelet; and not only because black goes with just about everything, but because of just how powerful it is. I still haven't cleansed this mala since I received it, (I know I should just to help myself attune with it more), but I don't feel it really needs it right now. Oftentimes, even when just laying on my meditation altar, the stones feel warm to the touch and I can feel its energy so clearly.As a necklace, it hangs comfortably from my breasts with the guru charm resting about an inch above my sternum. When wrapped around my wrist, it has just enough slack to be comfortable and I often wear it as a bracelet with another mala as a necklace. The tassel can get in the way when on the wrist, but I didn't find it too terribly distracting.Moss Agate:The moss agate is just large enough to not be comfortable as a bracelet (not to mention the tassel), but it does fit comfortably around my neck.As my third favorite, it's the one I wear the least (I don't have much green in my wardrobe). That being said, I do love it even though I don't have a whole lot to say about it. Maybe I'll update this review after more use. I think the biggest reason I haven't worn this mala much is because I need to cleanse it. I haven't cleansed it since I received it and I think it definitely needs it. Maybe once I do I'll feel more attuned to it and wear it more often. I haven't even used it meditation yet.Bottom Line:I highly recommend these malas. They're absolutely beautiful and high quality. Real, powerful stones, and would be a great addition to your meditation, an altar, or to just wear as decoration.

I love these beautiful Malas! I have 8 of them now!! The genuine stones just feel like they are lifting and soothing my energy when I wear or handle them. The plush tassels add rich and graceful lines to some of my favorite pieces of personal jewelry. They always arrive tucked inside of a velvet pouch, accompanied by a colorful informational card - everything kept clean, safe and fresh within a sealed zip bag. In my experience, this is a company that truly provides quality and beauty just as they promise. I really have found everything about their products to be excellent!

Beautiful Mala set I gifted for Xmas. The recipient loved it. They felt substantial in weight, tassel comes protected so it’s not a tangled mess. Definitely buy these if looking for Pink Malas.All stones had different hues of pink and was really special, much better then thinking these are just plain plastic beads, they arent.

I purchased a Mala on Etsy and it was handmade and very nice but it broke after a few months of use. I found this and honestly, it is much better quality "tied-wise". I have received many many compliements on it and I will probably purchase another. I find that my attachment to using just one grows however, as I place intention with each stone.

I absolutely love these prayer beads. When they aren't around my neck, they're hanging from my car's rear-view mirror. The quality is great and they're pretty robust (my cat took an interest in the tassel ...). Buying this was cheaper than getting a large rhodochrosite, and it's much more portable.

The rhodochrosite beads are lovely and gentle shades of muted pink. The beads are 6 mm, which is somewhat small, but since there are knots between the beads, they are just big enough for fingering with each breath or recitation of a mala.

This is my new favorite mala. I love that the black onyx can go with my t shirts and jeans but also my fancy work clothes. The tassel is gorgeous and I love that it's knotted between each bead. I've had malas before that have been on elastic and they stretch out super fast and I like that I won't have that problem with this one. It's also big enough that I can wrap it around my wrist and wear it around my neck. I love it so much!

I bought this mala in rhodochrosite because that particular stone had the properties I was looking for. I use it all the time. I love it. It is durable and well made. I also like that it's not on elastic cord. It is knotted between each bead as a mala should be. It is not cheaply made or flimsy as some others are. You won't regret it.