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Mala Necklace

180ct Aquamarine Mala Necklace with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Platinum Collier
180ct Aquamarine Mala Necklace with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Platinum Collier

180ct Aquamarine Mala Necklace with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Platinum Collier

By Maximilian Hemmerle

Located in München, DE

180ct aquamarine mala necklace with antique aquamarine beads, an 18.88 carat green tourmaline

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum

Lavender Jade, Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Lavender Jade, Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Lavender Jade, Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lapis and Citrine Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Lapis and Citrine Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Lapis and Citrine Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis, Angelite, Labradorite, 18 Karat Gold Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
Lapis, Angelite, Labradorite, 18 Karat Gold Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

Lapis, Angelite, Labradorite, 18 Karat Gold Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

including it’s symbolism and healing properties. If you would like a personalized Mala necklace to best

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Citrine and Yellow Jade Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Faceted Citrine and Yellow Jade Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Faceted Citrine and Yellow Jade Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade
18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade

18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade

By Lotus Arts De Vivre

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

This elegant Mala Bead Necklace is a true statement of luxury and craftsmanship. The necklace

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

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Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings, US Clients

Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

availability in your region. A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic long drop earrings show

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2010s British More Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings
Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings

Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

product is available to ship to all 1stDibs destination countries. A companion piece to the Mala

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2010s British More Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings, US Clients

Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

availability in your region. A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic long drop earrings show

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2010s British Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings
Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings

Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

product is available to ship to all 1stDibs destination countries. A companion piece to the Mala

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2010s British Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala
Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

Unavailable

L 22 in

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

By Celeste Onorati

Located in Readington Township, NJ

Red and white roses were used to creat this 108 Rose Petal Bead Mala. No knots. Organic cotton

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads
The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads

The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 0.71 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in

The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads

Located in London, London

The Mary Mala is handcrafted with 18ct Fairmined gold and a blue sapphire beads. Mary universally

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2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

8.5mm bead sized natural Jadeite jade Mala necklace
8.5mm bead sized natural Jadeite jade Mala necklace

8.5mm bead sized natural Jadeite jade Mala necklace

Located in Singapore, SG

Type A Jadeite Jade Necklace Light apple green 61pcs of 8.5mm bead (approx) 20inches 100

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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Quartz

Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine  Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG
Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine  Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG

Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond and Saltwater Cultured Pearl Mala Necklace with 18 Karat YG
Black Diamond and Saltwater Cultured Pearl Mala Necklace with 18 Karat YG

Black Diamond and Saltwater Cultured Pearl Mala Necklace with 18 Karat YG

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

sections are punctuated by 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond spacers. This necklace is designed as a Mala

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Angelite, White Jade, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Angelite, White Jade, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Angelite, White Jade, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise

Tourmaline Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace with Spersastite 18 K YG Spacers
Tourmaline Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace with Spersastite 18 K YG Spacers

Tourmaline Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace with Spersastite 18 K YG Spacers

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Howlite Buddha Head Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Howlite Buddha Head Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Howlite Buddha Head Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Brass

Moonstone with 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
Moonstone with 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

Moonstone with 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Jadeite and Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Quan Yin Necklace 18K WG
Blue Jadeite and Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Quan Yin Necklace 18K WG

Blue Jadeite and Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Quan Yin Necklace 18K WG

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Saltwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
Saltwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

Saltwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

including it’s symbolism and healing properties. If you would like a personalized Mala necklace to best

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

official court beads, these types of necklaces were worn as status symbols in China by the members of the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Bergdorf Goodman, a fine intense yellow-orange translucent natural amber 108 bead court necklace, mala. The

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Alexandra Mor 108 Bead Buddhist Mala Necklace with Tagua and Nepali Bodhi Beads
Alexandra Mor 108 Bead Buddhist Mala Necklace with Tagua and Nepali Bodhi Beads

Alexandra Mor 108 Bead Buddhist Mala Necklace with Tagua and Nepali Bodhi Beads

By Alexandra Mor

Located in New York, NY

Design. This Alexandra Mor Tibetan-style Mala necklace features 108 Buddhist prayer beads, including

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

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Mala Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mala necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect mala necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a mala necklace featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding a mala necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Mala Necklace?

On average, a mala necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,980, while they’re typically $298 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Beaded-necklaces for You

Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.

From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.

Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.

Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.

When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

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