prayer beads

Ketut Sulastri combines the beauty of purple amethyst and pink rose quartz, circling the neck in this beaded pendant necklace from Bali. It is centered by a sterling silver bauble that hosts a tassel pendant of purple thread.

Inspired by the beauty of the Batuan village in Bali, Ketut Sulastri designs a beaded mala necklace to add harmony to your wardrobe. Beads of black onyx and cumala wood alternate with beads crafted of 18k gold plated sterling silver. A black tassel dangles at the pendant.

Linked by sterling silver chain bathed in 22k gold, delightful moonstone and garnet gems circle the neck. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates the rosary, which culminates in a golden cross and gemstone beads that swing from a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.

Glimmering beautifully, dark onyx gemstones are linked together by sterling silver bathed in 22k gold. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates the rosary, which culminates in a golden cross and onyx beads that swing from a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.

Linked by sterling silver bathed in 22k gold, a mesmerizing array of amethyst gemstones circle the neck. This lovely rosary can be worn long or doubled over. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates the rosary, which culminates in a golden cross and amethyst beads that swing from a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.

Ketut Sulastri transforms sterling silver and beads of beautiful moonstone into a classic rosary. Traditionally used by Roman Catholics, the rosary is a form of prayer; each bead represents a "Hail Mary," repeated in a decade, or group of ten. Between each decade, the "Our Father" is prayed and a mystery of the faith is contemplated. As is typical of this type of necklace, a charm depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, sits solemnly above five beads and a sterling silver crucifix.

Ketut Sulastri transforms sterling silver and beads of beautiful amethyst into a classic rosary. Traditionally used by Roman Catholics, the rosary is a form of prayer; each bead represents a "Hail Mary," repeated in a decade, or group of ten. Between each decade, the "Our Father" is prayed and a mystery of the faith is contemplated. As is typical of this type of necklace, a charm depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, sits solemnly above five beads and a sterling silver crucifix.

Linked by sterling silver bathed in 22k gold, lovely gemstones of natural garnet and moonstone circle the neck. This fantastic rosary can be worn long or doubled over. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates the rosary, which culminates in a golden cross and gemstone beads that swing from a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.

Knotted by hand, this adjustable macramé bracelet by Rituu features shining silver globes and sleek onyx beads. This is a Shambhala-style bracelet, representing a mythical kingdom based on ancient prophesies. Shambhala-style represents tranquility, peace and happiness – the oneness of all.

.925 Sterling silver

In Bali, tilem is the night of the new moon, where the lunar cycle starts over and no moon can be seen in the sky. A Hindu tradition of a Balinese ceremony and prayer to Dewa Suryai, the sun god, takes place on the night of the new moon before sunrise. The tilem moon is represented here in a beautiful pair of dangle earrings by Balinese artisan Made Sugi. Beads of black onyx rest gracefully in a 925 sterling silver setting.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from faceted black onyx beads.