Glenn Cruz
Very nice! Bought this necklace as a replacement for another lava bead mala I'd had before, that necklace being a basic mala, black beads on a black string.Recently, my little buddy, my dog, passed beyond the veil, and as a token of love and gratitude for the decade or so we had together, I buried those beads with him. I wanted another lava bead mala, maybe one not so basic.I love the lava beads for the color, texture, but most importantly, because molten lava is the blood of the earth. It is both fire and earth. When I hold lava beads in my hands, I visualize the moment it erupted from the fiery maw of a furious volcano, burning and destroying everything in its path. It is a reminder that nature is both beautiful and terrifying.My old necklace didn't have knots, but I'd always wished it did. This necklace feels solid and sturdy. A little heavier than my old one. Dark red thread knotted between each lava bead. The silver accent beads look great. As always, I cut the tassel off.This necklace looks beautiful, but not overly flashy like so many mala necklaces these days. The knots, of course, make this much sturdier than my old one, and that subtle hint of red along with the silver accent beads breaks up the monotony of just black. And it's still perfectly functional as a prayer necklace. And the price is great. Affordable, but not cheaply made. I never understood why some people charge a hundred dollars or more for lava beads.I've only had them a couple days, but it feels like it'll last a long time. Very happy with this purchase.
