Materials: fragrant sandalwood from Nepal, African turquoise barrel bead. Why it’s special: it’s designed as a mala bracelet with 18 sandalwood beads, a subset of the traditional 108 bead mala. Handmade in the USA. * 7.5 inches * stretch bracelet * size can be customized. Please indicate the size you need when you check out. * Matching earrings and necklace available separately Gemstone Meaning: Turquoise: Dispels negative energy - Encourages enthusiasm, understanding, empathy and attention to detail - Brings to light undiscovered artistic abilities - Protects against outside influences or pollutants - Balances and aligns all the chakras - Brings peace, serenity and inner calm - Releases depression and exhaustion - Stimulates romantic love and friendships - Helps to speak with truth, wisdom and forthrightness