This is a handmade string of prayer beads made of gorgeous Red Rhodonite beads. Necklace is 15” (including lotus charm) & beads are 6 mm. Necklace is made on stretchy cord.108 beads. Although beautiful, mala beads, Sanskrit for “garland”, are so much more than just a pretty piece of jewelry.They’re powerful, symbolic meditation tools that have been used for thousands of years to focus the mind, soothe the spirit, & help set intentions. The beads help keep track in breathing & reciting mantras.