Chinese Zodiac Ebony Bead Bracelet - Year of the Ox

Mala Bead Bracelet, crafted with fine Ebony Wood decorated with Sterling Silver Ox, 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.

People born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They are also calm, patient, methodical and can be trusted. Although they say little, they can be very opinionated. They believe strongly in themselves but are also stubborn and hate to fail or be challenged.

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

2 Rose-cut White Diamonds: 0.045 ct.
Weight: 23.50 gms.