Turquoise mala bracelet with coral

Mala bracelet with disc-shaped turquoise beads with a diameter of approx. 9 mm and a piece of coral, with a silver spring clasp. The bracelet is handmade in Atelier Tibet in Zurich.

In Tibetan jewelry, turquoise is traditionally used as a symbol of protection, prosperity and health and is an important component of many spiritual and cultural amulets and pieces of jewelry.

In combination with turquoise and silver, coral beads are a characteristic element of Tibetan jewelry. As Tibet is a landlocked highland, coral has been imported from the Mediterranean and the Southeast Asian region via centuries-old trade routes. Nowadays, precious coral is strictly protected, which is why modern Tibetan jewelry is made with old, recycled coral or sustainable alternatives.