'Black is the New Black' Gemstone Mala

Black is the colour you reach for when you don't want to think twice. It goes with everything, says nothing, and somehow says it all. This mala carries that same quiet confidence — a steady, grounding presence you can wear with anything, on any day, whatever it asks of you.

Lava stone carries fire in its bones. Formed under extreme heat, it's rough to the touch and full of texture — a reminder that strength is usually forged, not given. It's known as a stone of courage, helping you find solid ground when everything around you feels uncertain. Onyx sits beside it, smooth and quietly powerful — an old companion for protection, said to absorb and hold what's heavy so you don't have to carry it alone. Two silver spacers run through the strand, a small cool note among all that depth.

This is a mala for the days you need to feel steady — before a hard conversation, during a hard season, or simply because black is what you reach for when you want to feel like yourself. Unisex by design, it's equally at home layered under a shirt or worn on its own, and it's one of the pieces we hear about most from people who are grieving, rebuilding, or just need to feel more grounded. You'll find it filed under Strength & Protection, Release & Letting Go, and Meditation & Practice here.

Handknotted by me with 108 beads in 8mm and 6mm, finished with two silver spacers. Because Lava and Onyx are natural materials, the texture and shade of each bead is unique — your mala will be its own.

Note: as these are natural gemstones, each one carries its own markings and shades, so your mala may vary slightly from the photos.