Chinese Zodiac Ebony Bead Bracelet - Year of the Monkey

Mala Bread Bracelet, crafted with fine Ebony Wood decorated with Sterling Silver Monkey, set with sparkling Diamonds in eyes.

Mala beads (or prayer beads) are the rosary beads commonly used by Mahayana Buddhists, and Hindus for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as japa. It is usually made from 108 beads, though other numbers are also used. These beads are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. It is known to have a great significance in Buddhist Regions of Asia in the form of good health and spiritual well-being to the owner.

The monkey totem symbolizes the monkeys as the master of mischievousness. This is because the monkeys usually tend to play tricks on people. Many Chinese try to give birth in a year of the Monkey, as they believe that this will make their babies clever. In China saying, "Your kid is like a Monkey," is perceived as praise.

It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to create this piece with over 6 designers and craftsmen involved.

Size: 5.5"
2 Rose-cut White Diamonds: 0.042 ct.
Weight: 21.40 g.

Diamonds: 0.053 ct.
Size: 6.5"
Weight: 21.09 g.