A one of a kind mala made from rudraksha beads, pearls, and 18k gold. Rudraksha beads are the seeds of the stone fruit plant and are commonly used within the Hindu tradition for prayer, chanting, and protection. Many believe they’re the tears of the god Shiva, and writings on the meaning of the seeds date back to the Upanishads, ancient Vedic Sanskrit texts believed to have been written between 700 and 500 BCE. Prices on gold jewelry subject to change due to fluctuations in the gold market.