18K Gold Plated Silver Mala Necklace

Our 18K Gold Plated Silver Mala Necklace is made for those who cherish beauty that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Handcrafted in India by artisans who carry forward centuries‑old mala traditions, this piece is more than jewelry, it’s the quiet echo of practice, intention, and elegance. Malas have long been used across spiritual traditions as tools for mindfulness and prayer, and their history reaches back to the origins of yoga and meditation. Even today, each bead is strung with care, patience, and reverence, honoring a lineage of craft where meaning is woven into every strand.

Malas are one of the latest fashion trends, but their origin and history goes back to the birthplace of yoga. The term mala derives from the Sanskrit word “Japamala,” which is a string of beads used for prayer and meditation by Hindus and Buddhists. The mala is very similar to the concept of a Catholic Rosary. The string of 108 silver beads is traditionally used to keep count while chanting or repeating a mantra while meditating.

Historically the number 108 is sacred in the Hindu religion and has spiritual significance.

The warm, luminous glow of 18K gold plating transforms sterling silver into something truly luminous, rich, radiant, and perfectly suited to both daylight and evening. Gold has been a symbol of abundance, warmth, and divine light across cultures, and here it turns each polished bead into a tiny sun, creating a soft cascade of light around the neckline. The beads themselves move with a gentle rhythm, offering a tactile reminder of calm and presence whenever the wearer adjusts or rests their hands near the strand. It’s luxurious, yes, but also grounding, as if each bead holds a quiet promise of beauty carried through time.

At the base, a delicately finished tassel anchors the necklace with grace. In traditional mala practice, the tassel represents unity, completion, and a renewed beginning, it gathers intention and focus into one end, symbolizing the journey from many moments into a single, centered point. Here, it sways with a subtle, sensual motion that turns a spiritual symbol into a refined statement of style. Whether worn during a moment of reflection, layered over a light summer dress, or paired with a tailored jacket, the tassel adds softness and movement that feels both intentional and effortlessly chic.

This particular mala was personally chosen by Jean Marie, drawn to its golden warmth and the way it captures light without shouting for attention. It was selected not just for its beauty, but for the story it can tell on the wearer, of craftsmanship, intention, and a life lived with quiet purpose. The end result is a piece that transcends trends: a modern heirloom with a rich past, thoughtfully curated for those who seek connection, elegance, and meaning in every detail.

Weight: 3.1oz / 88 gr

Length: 21.5"

Made in India