Agate “Spider Web” 10mm Bead Mala Bracelet B

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This particular material has several “trade names” and is available in many colours and is not 100% natural, (although it is often sold as being a natural material). Essentially this is a natural grey Agate that is heated enough to introduce small cracks but not enough to make the material brittle. Dye is then applied which seeps into this cracks forming a “Spider Web” appearance.

These bracelets are made from 10mm top quality Treated Agate Beads, (18 in each bracelet), making this a media sized bracelet. In Buddhism a Mala is made of 108 beads crafted from seeds, stone or wood. Mala’s can be worn or held during meditation, Yoga practice and during prayers. Also people refer to “Wrist Mala’s” which contain a number of beads where the exact number of beads is a multiple of 108, (in this case 6 x 18 = 108). Mala’s are used as a method of counting mantra repetitions during meditation to focus the mind and aid spiritual practice. As one mantra is recited your fingers move to the next bead, therefore 6 full rotations of counting the beads on an 18 bead bracelet form one complete Mala. They are also worn as a symbol of religious identification, for protection, to harness positive energy, and as a mindfulness tool to reduce stress and stay present.\n\nIn my opinion Agate is the ideal stone for a “Mala Bracelet” as it is considered by many to be the most grounding and gentle of all stones.

Each bracelet will be accompanied by a sturdy gift bag to protect your bracelet from being scratched when it is not being worn.

Agate is named after the place it was first discovered - in the ancient Achates River in Sicily (now the river is known as Dirillo or Acate). Theophrastus in 315BC mentioned in his treatise “On Stones” that the gemstone Agate derived its name from the Sicilian River. Research shows that Agate was used in Babylon as an amulet and ornamentation material. Its use has also been seen in Greek and Egyptian civilization. There is also evidences that Agate has been in use in India since ancient times. While the original form of Agate was found in Sicily, today varieties of the stone can be found in almost every corner of the world.

Agate is one of the commonly found gemstones in the world. There are numerous varieties of stone making it is truly versatile and effervescent stone. Agate is banded chalcedony belonging to the crypto-crystalline quartz family. Agate is more like an umbrella term used to describe the many varieties of stones that have similar but also distinctive compositions and properties. Varieties of agate are usually distinguished by their color or pattern and also by their place of origin. Agate is usually found in every color known to mankind and even in a colorless form. Plume agate is a variety of agate that is distinguished by its color. It is a red-brown and white-coloured banded stone that has patterns naturally inscribed within its translucent body.

Agate is one of those gemstones that have a low intensity which metaphysically means that it vibrates lesser than other stones. Even then it is highly valued for its stabilizing effect and strengthening capabilities. The bands that invariably appear in all types of Agate may seem delicate but in reality, they all represent strength. Agate is known to help balance emotions, energize the intellectual capability of a person, improve a person’s physical stamina and balance the positive and negative forces of nature.

Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go (release) and heal. Many feel that Agate has an anti-depressant quality. It can be helpful for those who are struggling to be genuine in their lifestyle, as it promotes an understanding of the need for deeper meaning. Agate stimulates the exploration of the unknown and furthers ones quest toward the enlightened state.

Carry Agate to promote creative ability in any project or goal. Agate promotes creativity, and encourages one to find solutions rather than focusing on negative aspects of daily challenges. Crystal healers like to use Agate for its soothing and calming qualities. Agate energizes the auric body and encourages eternal and constant love by bringing in the energies of Universal and Unconditional Love. Agate is a reminder that we are love and compassion in action.

In general, Agates carry a quiet energy that works on the subtle bodies, and are great for achieving stability and balance in many aspects of one’s life. Agates tend to work behind the scenes on the cause, instead of the symptom, of an issue. Agate is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned. Agate is also helpful in overcoming negative emotions by bringing love into the chakras. Although they work very slowly and deliberately, this gentle nature of Agate helps them to have a lasting impact.