Bring meaning to your style with the Dakota Stones tiger eye 12mm guru bead. This rounded bead features a unique design with three stringing holes. Bring each end of your stringing material through the holes on the sides of the bead and then bring both ends down through the stringing hole at the bottom of the bead. The smaller tower bead holds both ends together once they are strung through. This bead is added to designs after the rest of your beads are strung, so you don't have to worry about adding a clasp. Guru beads are traditionally used in mala jewelry. Malas are used with a prayer, or mantra, to meditate. Almost all malas feature a guru bead at the center of the design. It signifies the end of one round in the prayer circle. On a full-sized mala with 108 beads, the guru bead is the 109th bead. This gemstone guru bead features a golden brown color that reflects brighter bands of light. Metaphysical Properties: Tiger eye can be used to balance pessimistic behavior and it dissolves negative energy and thought patterns. This "all-seeing stone" allows perspective on any situation and it can help gently attune the Third Eye. It is said to enhance psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance. It has also been used to enhance wealth and vitality.
Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead.
Length 11mm, Width 20mm
