{"title":"Yoga \u0026 Chakra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aluk-col-yg-chakra{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:6px;margin:22px 0;background:#faf9f7;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 10px}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-item{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;text-align:center;padding:10px 4px;border-radius:6px;transition:background .2s ease}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-item:hover{background:#f0ece4}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 6px auto;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08)}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-name{font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:11px;color:#1a1a1a;letter-spacing:.3px;line-height:1.3}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone{font-size:10px;color:#6b6b6b;line-height:1.3;margin-top:2px}.aluk-col-yg-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:20px 0}.aluk-col-yg-card{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#faf9f7;border:1px solid #e8e4dc;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;transition:transform .2s ease}.aluk-col-yg-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}.aluk-col-yg-card-title{font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:15px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:4px}.aluk-col-yg-card-desc{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#6b6b6b;margin:0}.aluk-col-yg-faq{background:#faf9f7;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 20px;margin:22px 0}.aluk-col-yg-faq details{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}.aluk-col-yg-faq details:last-child{border-bottom:none}.aluk-col-yg-faq summary{font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;color:#1a1a1a;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:24px}.aluk-col-yg-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.aluk-col-yg-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:0;top:0;font-size:18px;color:#8a6d3b}.aluk-col-yg-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'−'}.aluk-col-yg-faq details p{margin:10px 0 4px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#4a4a4a}@media (max-width:640px){.aluk-col-yg-chakra{grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:2px;padding:10px 6px}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot{width:16px;height:16px}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-name{font-size:9px}.aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoga jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e at à la luck means hand-knotted pieces made for embodied practice: chakra jewelry for energy-center work, 108 mala beads for mantra meditation, and low-profile bracelets that move comfortably with breath, posture, and daily ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is an edition of one, built as a tactile anchor for practice on and off the mat. Choose chakra bracelets when you want full-system balance, mala beads when you need rhythm for mantra or breath counting, and softer mindfulness jewelry when your practice is less about poses and more about returning to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f2; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eYoga \u0026amp; Chakra Jewelry — Quick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breathable cord, flat-lay stones, no clasps that dig when in poses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor meditation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 mala beads with guru bead for mantra counting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor daily practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chakra bracelets with all 7 color stones in traditional order\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest times to wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asana practice, savasana, morning intention-setting, pranayama\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove before heated yoga (sweat damages cord); cleanse monthly — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-care-cleanse-talisman-crystal-jewelry\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003efull care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-weight:normal; margin:28px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThe Seven Chakras at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#4a4a4a;\"\u003eTap any chakra to explore its primary stone family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra\"\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/jasper-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#c53030;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eRoot\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eRed Jasper\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/sunstone-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#dd6b20;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eSacral\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eSunstone\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/manifestation-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#d69e2e;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eSolar\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eCitrine\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/moss-agate-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#38a169;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eHeart\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eMoss Agate\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/blue-lace-agate-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#3182ce;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eThroat\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eBlue Lace\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#2c5282;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eThird Eye\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eLapis Lazuli\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-item\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/moonstone-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-dot\" style=\"background:#6b46c1;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-name\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-chakra-stone\"\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-weight:normal; margin:28px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFind Your Yoga Path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/chakra-test\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-title\"\u003eTake the Chakra Diagnostic →\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-desc\"\u003eWhich chakra is blocked right now? 5-minute quiz maps your current energy state to the stone that balances it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/buddhist-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-title\"\u003eMala Bead Guide →\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-desc\"\u003e108 bead count, guru bead placement, thumb technique. Everything about using mala for mantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/mindfulness-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-title\"\u003eOff-Mat Mindfulness Jewelry →\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-desc\"\u003eSofter yoga jewelry for breathwork, desk resets, walking meditation, and daily practice beyond the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-yg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/wuxing-test\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-title\"\u003eTake the Five Elements Test →\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-yg-card-desc\"\u003eComplement your chakra work with Wu Xing — Chinese five elements mapping for constitution and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-weight:normal; margin:32px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eYoga \u0026amp; Chakra Jewelry — Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-yg-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I wear crystal jewelry during yoga practice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes — but choose pieces designed for the mat. Avoid large pendants that swing into your face during forward folds, heavy metal clasps that dig during backbends, and anything that could break during challenging asanas. Our flat-lay hand-knotted pieces are specifically designed to stay comfortable across all poses, including savasana. Remove during hot yoga or Bikram — sweat weakens cord over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I use 108 mala beads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHold the mala in your right hand, draped over your middle finger. Start at the guru bead (the larger ornamental bead — never count this one). Using your thumb, move one bead per mantra repetition. When you return to the guru bead, you've completed 108 repetitions. If doing multiple rounds, don't cross over the guru — flip the mala and continue in the opposite direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does a \"chakra bracelet\" actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA traditional chakra bracelet has seven stones in rainbow order corresponding to each energy center. Energetically, it's a gentle balancing tool — no single center dominates. Practitioners use it for daily baseline work when no specific chakra is blocked. For targeted work, wear a single-stone piece focused on the chakra that needs attention (found via our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/chakra-test\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eChakra Diagnostic\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs yoga jewelry only for yogis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The design principles — breath-friendly, comfortable in motion, tactile anchors for present-moment awareness — translate to any somatic practice: pilates, qigong, walking meditation, desk breaks. The yoga label is shorthand for \"jewelry that supports embodied practice,\" not a membership requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f2; padding:16px 22px; border-radius:6px; margin:24px 0 10px 0; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinue exploring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/chakra-test\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eTake the Chakra Diagnostic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/complete-chakra-crystal-healing-guide-all-8-centers\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eRead the full Chakra Jewelry Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/chakras-vs-five-elements-crystal-healing-systems\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCompare chakras with the Five Elements system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/understanding-energetic-centers-and-healing-stones\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eUnderstand energetic centers and healing stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/crystal-quiz\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eTake the Crystal Finder quiz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-zen-08-patina-glass-bead-energy-bracelet","title":"The Zen #08 | Patina Glass Bead Energy Bracelet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '?'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning after the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zen #08 is a hand-woven mindfulness bracelet built around weathered patina glass and a single bodhi seed bead - the time-softened combination Buddhist contemplative tradition has used to mark the breath for over two thousand five hundred years. Engineered for the daily-practice wearer: settle the breath, return to the body, and carry one quiet anchor of presence on the wrist through every transition of an ordinary day, woven on Nepali banana silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Zen #08 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt for daily-practice meditators, breathwork students, and anyone building a contemplative habit. People who want a quiet, patina-soft anchor instead of a bright statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI knot these for the wearer in early or steady practice - the morning sitter, the lunch-break breath-counter, the parent stealing five quiet minutes between handoffs. The patina glass beads are time-weathered to a soft surface that does not catch the light or the eye; the single bodhi seed sits at the wrist as the traditional Buddhist anchor of awakening. This is intentionally a quiet piece. The work it does is internal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow do I wear and activate The Zen #08?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear it on either wrist. Touch the bodhi seed bead with the thumb of the same hand at any pause in the day - that one breath returns you to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe activation is the practice itself. Unlike directional protection or chakra-specific stones, the Zen has no dominant or receptive side - wear it on whichever wrist feels natural. The traditional activation is the practice itself: at any pause in the day, touch the bodhi bead with the thumb of the same hand and take one full conscious breath. Repeat throughout the day. The bracelet is the cue, the breath is the practice. Cleanse with incense smoke monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat do patina glass and bodhi seed do together energetically?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePatina glass holds time and weathering - a softening anchor for a restless mind. Bodhi seed is the Buddha-tree fruit, traditionally counted in mala practice as a seat of awakening and present-moment return.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePatina glass is glass that has weathered over time - buried, oxidized, or sea-tumbled until the surface develops a soft iridescent skin. In contemplative tradition this kind of time-softened material is used as a reminder that nothing is meant to stay sharp or new. Bodhi seed comes from the Ficus religiosa tree, the same species under which the Buddha attained awakening; bodhi malas have been the standard Buddhist counting tool for over two thousand years. Together: time softens, breath returns, presence is the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhere does the patina glass and bodhi seed come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eAuthentic time-weathered patina glass beads from verified Tibetan and Himalayan trade routes, paired with natural Ficus religiosa bodhi seed from Indian mala makers - never lab-aged glass or resin imitation seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI source the patina glass through verified Himalayan trade-bead dealers - much of what is sold as \"ancient patina glass\" online is actually chemically aged or sandblasted contemporary glass. None of mine is. The bodhi seeds come from Indian mala-makers who harvest from the Ficus religiosa tree in the traditional way; the natural bodhi grain develops with use rather than being lacquered or tinted. The Nepali banana silk is hand-spun in Kathmandu, and the hemp core is undyed natural fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as symbolic, tradition-based ritual language. Spiritual or energetic references describe cultural meaning and personal intention only; they do not guarantee any outcome and are not medical advice. a la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Zen #08 made for?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Built for daily-practice meditators, breathwork students, and anyone building a contemplative habit. People who want a quiet, patina-soft anchor instead of a bright statement piece. 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The bodhi seeds come from Indian mala-makers who harvest from the Ficus religiosa tree in the traditional way; the natural bodhi grain develops with use rather than being lacquered or tinted.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095620280459,"sku":"ALK-008-ZEN","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/08-patina-glass-bead-energy-bracelet-0.webp?v=1774433973"},{"product_id":"the-oasis-13-hetian-white-jade-banana-silk-bracelet","title":"The Oasis #13 | Hetian White Jade \u0026 Banana Silk Bracelet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '?'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA still pool in the desert of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oasis #13 is a hand-woven intention bracelet built around natural Hetian white jade beads with a single green jade focal - the calm-water stone Chinese tradition has used for clarity and emotional reset for over five thousand years. Long associated with the over-thinking mind: in Chinese tradition a stone for mental quiet and inner stillness, bringing heart and head back into one rhythm, woven on Nepali banana silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Oasis #13 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt for wearers whose minds run faster than their bodies - overthinkers, knowledge workers, decision-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePeople who need a tactile cue to slow the spiral and return to clarity. I knot these for wearers whose default state is mental over-drive - the late-night reviewer, the chronic planner, the person whose brain refuses to power down. Hetian white jade has been used in Chinese tradition as a stone of clarity and emotional regulation, prized not for stimulation but for cool, settled stillness. The 8 to 10mm beads sit close on the wrist as a quiet anchor against the noise of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow do I wear and activate The Oasis #13?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear it on the receptive (non-dominant) wrist. Touch the green jade focal for 30 seconds with three slow breaths - that is the first attunement and the daily reset cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe first time you wear it, sit quietly and rest the green jade focal in your palm for thirty seconds, breathing slow through the nose. The non-dominant wrist is the receptive side - better for stones that nourish rather than discharge. Wear it through demanding mental seasons; the cool surface of jade gives a tactile cue to settle. Reset under cool running water monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat does Hetian white jade do energetically?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHetian white jade is the prized white nephrite from Xinjiang, China - traditionally linked to mental clarity, emotional regulation, and the cooling of excess fire energy in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHetian jade (???) is nephrite from the Hetian region of Xinjiang, mined for over five thousand years. The white \"mutton-fat\" variety was historically reserved for the imperial court and prized as a stone of pure mind. Mineralogically a calcium magnesium silicate with a uniquely dense fibrous matrix, it is described in tradition as a stone linked to mental quiet and emotional steadiness. The single green jade focal adds a heart-chakra anchor to the white clarity field.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs the Hetian jade real? How do you source it?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery stone is honest-labeled - natural Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China. Never bleached quartzite, never dyed serpentine sold as white jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI source the Hetian jade through verified Chinese dealers who specialize in Xinjiang nephrite - most \"white jade\" sold online is actually bleached quartzite, dyed serpentine, or treated B-grade jadeite. None of mine is. The Nepali banana silk is hand-spun in Kathmandu, and the hemp core is undyed natural fiber. 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Reset under cool running water monthly.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What does Hetian white jade do energetically?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Hetian white jade is the prized white nephrite from Xinjiang, China - traditionally linked to mental clarity, emotional regulation, and the cooling of excess fire energy. The white mutton-fat variety was historically reserved for the imperial court and prized as a stone of pure mind. Mineralogically a calcium magnesium silicate with a uniquely dense fibrous matrix, tradition describes it as a stone linked to mental quiet and emotional steadiness.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Is the Hetian jade real? How do you source it?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Every stone in a la luck pieces is honest-labeled - natural Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China. Never bleached quartzite, never dyed serpentine sold as white jade. The Hetian jade comes from verified Chinese dealers who specialize in Xinjiang nephrite - most white jade sold online is actually bleached quartzite, dyed serpentine, or treated B-grade jadeite. None of mine is.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46028215517323,"sku":"ALK-013-OASIS","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/13-white-jade-bracelet-0.webp?v=1774415529"},{"product_id":"the-gaia-14-hetian-green-jade-silk-energy-bracelet","title":"The Gaia #14 | Hetian Green Jade \u0026 Silk Energy Bracelet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '?'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSoften into the heart, then root.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaia #14 is a hand-woven intention bracelet built around natural Hetian green jade - the heart-chakra stone Chinese tradition has used for cellular vitality for over five thousand years. Long associated with renewal: in tradition, a stone to soften emotional armor, expand the heart field, and anchor you to the steady rhythm of the earth, woven on Nepali banana silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Gaia #14 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt for wearers in heart-recovery seasons - after grief, burnout, breakup, or the slow burn of caregiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePeople who need to soften without losing structure. I knot these for the wearer in heart-recovery - moving through grief, breakup, burnout, the long slow drain of caregiving. Hetian green jade has been used in Chinese tradition for millennia as a heart and vitality stone, valued not for sharp shifts but for long, patient repair. The 8 to 12mm beads sit close on the wrist as a soft tactile reminder rather than a heavy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow do I wear and activate The Gaia #14?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear it on the receptive (non-dominant) wrist. Cup the jade beads against your sternum for 60 seconds with steady breath - that is the first attunement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe first time you wear it, sit quietly and press the jade beads against your sternum for one minute, breathing slow through the nose. The non-dominant wrist is traditionally the receptive side - better for stones that nourish rather than discharge. Wear it daily during recovery seasons; jade is a slow stone and rewards continuous contact rather than ritual use. Reset under moonlight monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat does Hetian green jade do energetically?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHetian jade is the nephrite jade variety from Xinjiang, China - traditionally linked to the heart chakra and held in Chinese medicine traditions as a stone of cellular vitality, longevity, and emotional softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHetian jade (???) is nephrite from the Hetian region of Xinjiang, mined for over five thousand years and historically reserved for Chinese imperial use. Mineralogically it is a calcium magnesium silicate with an unusually dense fibrous structure, which is why traditions describe it as a stone of slow, deep repair rather than rapid shift. Paired with white jade and oxidized brass, the combination supports continuous heart-chakra and somatic recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs the Hetian jade real? How do you source it?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery stone is honest-labeled - natural Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China. Never dyed serpentine, never B-grade jadeite passed off as Hetian.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI source the Hetian jade through verified Chinese dealers who specialize in Xinjiang nephrite - much of what is sold as \"jade\" online is actually serpentine, dyed quartzite, or chemically treated B-grade jadeite. None of mine is. The Nepali banana silk is hand-spun in Kathmandu, and the hemp core is undyed natural fiber. If a material cannot meet our provenance standard, I do not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e05 | Legal\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWARNING: Yes - this piece contains oxidized brass or traditional metal-alloy accents, which may carry trace amounts of lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThese are small accent elements; the dominant materials are natural stone and fiber cord. California Proposition 65 requires this notice for any product that may expose consumers to listed chemicals, even at levels well below federal safety limits. Metal accents on this piece are not in sustained direct skin contact during normal wear. Full notice and mineralogical context ?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as symbolic, tradition-based ritual language. Spiritual or energetic references describe cultural meaning and personal intention only; they do not guarantee any outcome and are not medical advice. a la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Gaia #14 made for?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Built for wearers in heart-recovery seasons - after grief, burnout, breakup, or the slow burn of caregiving. People who need to soften without losing structure. I knot these for the wearer in heart-recovery - moving through grief, breakup, burnout, the long slow drain of caregiving. 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How do you source it?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Every stone in a la luck pieces is honest-labeled - natural Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China. Never dyed serpentine, never B-grade jadeite passed off as Hetian. The Hetian jade comes from verified Chinese dealers who specialize in Xinjiang nephrite - much of what is sold as jade online is actually serpentine, dyed quartzite, or chemically treated B-grade jadeite. None of mine is.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46038535176331,"sku":"ALK-014-GAIA","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/14-green-jade-energy-bracelet-0.webp?v=1774415462"},{"product_id":"the-vow-26-himalayan-sacred-conch-yellow-amber-wrist-mala","title":"The Vow #26 | Himalayan Sacred Conch \u0026 Yellow Amber Wrist Mala","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vow #26 keeps the count close to the wrist: 14 clear-glass heishi counting beads, a 15 mm Himalayan sacred conch shell focal bead, and two larger yellow amber markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the piece on 1 mm waxed cord with an adjustable sliding finish. The counting beads remain free-moving, structural knots hold the transitions, and no glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e14 clear-glass heishi counting beads, approximately 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHimalayan sacred conch shell focal bead approximately 15 mm; two yellow amber markers approximately 13.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable wrist range approximately 17-19 cm \/ 6.7-7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Vow #26 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Vow #26 is a short-count wrist mala for someone who wants a compact wrist format rather than a full necklace-length strand. It adjusts to approximately 17-19 cm \/ 6.7-7.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eA wrist mala is not a beginner version of a 108-bead mala. It is a different format for shorter rounds, daily wear, or practices that use repeated circuits. Measure the wrist and compare the range before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 14 clear-glass counting beads remain free-moving on the main cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and adjustable sliding finish; the beads are not individually fixed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eA wearer may count one recitation per bead and repeat the circuit as needed. Counts and handling customs vary, so any practice instruction from a teacher or lineage takes priority over a general product-page method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Vow #26?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 14 counting beads are clear glass, not stone. The focal is Himalayan sacred conch shell, with yellow amber, green jasper, garnet, mother of pearl, and clear quartz at the closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe conch is shell, not stone. The clear counting beads are glass and are not assigned a documented age or trade history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Vow #26 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Vow #26 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Vow #26 is a short-count wrist mala for someone who wants a compact wrist format rather than a full necklace-length strand. It adjusts to approximately 17-19 cm \/ 6.7-7.5 in. A wrist mala is not a beginner version of a 108-bead mala. It is a different format for shorter rounds, daily wear, or practices that use repeated circuits. Measure the wrist and compare the range before ordering.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How are the beads built to move during counting?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The 14 clear-glass counting beads remain free-moving on the main cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and adjustable sliding finish; the beads are not individually fixed in place. A wearer may count one recitation per bead and repeat the circuit as needed. Counts and handling customs vary, so any practice instruction from a teacher or lineage takes priority over a general product-page method.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What materials are in The Vow #26?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The 14 counting beads are clear glass, not stone. The focal is Himalayan sacred conch shell, with yellow amber, green jasper, garnet, mother of pearl, and clear quartz at the closure. The conch is shell, not stone. The clear counting beads are glass and are not assigned a documented age or trade history.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is The Vow #26 one of one, and can it be repaired?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the difference between bead shape and material, see our \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/journal\/what-are-heishi-beads\"\u003eheishi bead guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For the shell focal's cultural context, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/conch-shell-meaning-buddhist-symbolism-jewelry\"\u003econch shell meaning in Buddhism and jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e; the association is not a claim of consecration or a documented ritual history for this bead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027606945931,"sku":"ALK-026-VOW","price":80.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/26-sacred-conch-amber-wrist-mala_1.webp?v=1779335629"},{"product_id":"the-adept-27-himalayan-clear-quartz-108-mala-with-sacred-conch-guru","title":"The Adept #27 | Himalayan Clear Quartz 108 Mala with Sacred Conch Guru","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHimalayan clear quartz changes the feel of a full mala: cool, smooth, and more substantial than wood or seed. The Adept #27 is built as a complete 108-bead strand with an approximately 24 mm Himalayan clear quartz top bead and a Himalayan sacred conch shell guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the counting beads on 1 mm waxed cord and secured the transitions and sliding closure with structural knots. The counting beads are intentionally free-moving for counting; there is no glue in the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 Himalayan clear quartz heishi counting beads, approximately 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHimalayan clear quartz top bead approximately 24 mm; Himalayan sacred conch shell guru approximately 16.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Adept #27 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Adept #27 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants the cool, smooth feel and visual weight of clear quartz. Its finished circumference is approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eA full mala and a wrist mala serve different practical needs; neither is a higher level of practice. Choose this format if you want 108 beads in one circuit and are comfortable with the length and weight of a quartz strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Adept #27?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is Himalayan clear quartz heishi with a Himalayan clear quartz top bead and Himalayan sacred conch shell guru. Accent materials include clay, mother of pearl, glass, sunstone, garnet, strawberry quartz, bone, labradorite, red creek jasper, and a brass charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe strand includes stone, shell, glass, bone, clay, and metal. I name each by its material category; exact origin, treatment, or age belongs in the record, not in a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Adept #27 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Adept #27 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Adept #27 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants the cool, smooth feel and visual weight of clear quartz. Its finished circumference is approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in. A full mala and a wrist mala serve different practical needs; neither is a higher level of practice. Choose this format if you want 108 beads in one circuit and are comfortable with the length and weight of a quartz strand.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How are the beads built to move during counting?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish. One common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. 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This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the difference between bead shape and material, see our \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/journal\/what-are-heishi-beads\"\u003eheishi bead guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For the shell guru's cultural context, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/conch-shell-meaning-buddhist-symbolism-jewelry\"\u003econch shell meaning in Buddhism and jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e; the association is not a claim of consecration or a documented ritual history for this bead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027607077003,"sku":"ALK-027-ADEPT","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/27-himalayan-quartz-108-mala_1.webp?v=1779335660"},{"product_id":"the-veil-28-camel-bone-108-mala-with-banded-agate-cultural-markers","title":"The Veil #28 | Camel Bone 108 Mala with Banded Agate \u0026 Cultural Markers","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Veil #28 begins with the material you feel most: 108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, each approximately 7 mm. A 13.5 mm banded agate top bead and a 15.5 mm grey agate guru give the strand its darker center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the beads on 1 mm waxed cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and sliding finish, while the counting beads remain free-moving for use. No glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, approximately 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBanded agate top bead approximately 13.5 mm; grey agate guru approximately 15.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Veil #28 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe banded and grey agate components add more visual weight at the center, while the smaller bone counting beads keep the full strand easier to move through the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Veil #28?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is camel bone with a banded agate top bead and grey agate guru. Accents include raw sapphire, glass, blue kyanite, dragonfly-eye glass, evil-eye glass, a citipati brass charm, labradorite spacers, and red creek jasper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eDragonfly-eye and evil-eye describe glass bead patterns. I do not assign an age, archaeological provenance, treatment, or ethical-harvest claim without supporting records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Veil #28 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Veil #28 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in. 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Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027608748171,"sku":"ALK-028-VEIL","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/28-camel-bone-agate-108-mala_1.webp?v=1779335676"},{"product_id":"the-spark-29-camel-bone-108-mala-with-bamboo-coral-red-agate-guru","title":"The Spark #29 | Camel Bone 108 Mala with Bamboo Coral \u0026 Red Agate Guru","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spark #29 is built around contrast: 108 pale camel-bone heishi counting beads, a 16 mm dyed Bamboo Coral top bead, and a substantial 25 mm red agate guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the beads on 1 mm waxed cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and sliding finish, while the counting beads remain free-moving for use. No glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, approximately 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDyed Bamboo Coral top bead approximately 16 mm; red agate guru approximately 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Spark #29 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Spark #29 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants a longer camel-bone strand with a large red agate guru and a dense sequence of contrasting marker beads. Its finished circumference is approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 25 mm guru is visually and physically prominent. Compare that scale and the full circumference with the product photographs before choosing it for counting or necklace wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Spark #29?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is camel bone with a red agate guru and a dyed Bamboo Coral top bead. The dye treatment is named directly rather than presenting the coral as untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOther accents include raw sapphire, turquoise, lapis lazuli, brass, amber, Hetian green jade, garnet, glass, red creek jasper, and a Zashi Lhamo brass charm. I do not add treatment, exact-origin, or age claims where those records are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Spark #29 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Spark #29 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Spark #29 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants a longer camel-bone strand with a large red agate guru and a dense sequence of contrasting marker beads. Its finished circumference is approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in. The 25 mm guru is visually and physically prominent. 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