Smoky Quartz Pendant, Long Faceted Oval, 925 Silver Opal Malas are commonly used for

Malas are commonly used for meditation ~ for counting mantras ~ much like a Rosary

this is a lovely piece to sit with and just immerse yourself in emotional content and fulfillment

The Gemstone is surrounded by silver rope work and on either side of the stone sits a 3 pointed flower which reminds me of a Celtic Triquetra

Cavansite is fairly soft and easily damaged but here it's still protected by it's Matrix ( literally Mother Rock )

Orange Sweet Valencia

Smoky Quartz Pendant, Long Faceted Oval, 925 Silver Opal Malas are commonly used forPendant Citrine Smoky Quartz Faceted Oval 925 Sterling Silver Lovely Large Smoky Quartz Gemstone ~ I do like that touch of Citrine as opposed to the blacker shades as it adds a more mellow energy. Nicely faceted with a large flat table on the front and a well designed setting ~ rather than claws, the bezel extends over the stone in 4 places thus holding it firmly whilst allowing maximum light and energy to sparkle through. Smoky is of course a base