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At The Polished Gem, you'll find artisan quality malas, necklaces, and bracelets created with love and intention.
*Ethically Sourced High-End gemstones.
*Free domestic shipping in Eco-Friendly Packaging.
*Every Mala comes with an organic cotton gift bag or recyclable jewelry box.
*Handmade by Yogini Anna Kimm.
*Solar Powered Studio.
All shipments are made to the address listed during the checkout process. To ensure that your package gets to you without delay, please make sure the shipping address is correct and up to date. The Polished Gem Malas is not responsible for any lost or delayed packages. Please contact me prior to purchase if you’d like to purchase insurance for your order.
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Anna
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angelcorey on Sep 24, 2023
5 out of 5 starsA+++++!!! You will not find another dedicated mala creator like Anna! I was a total PIA as I had a vision for the “perfect” mala for my 40th bday and Anna made my vision come to reality and created a magical mala that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I can’t express how grateful I am for her gorgeous creations and I promise that whatever you decide to buy you will love as what she creates is powerful and gorgeous. She is a lovely human and I feel very lucky to have some of her malas in my hands. Thank you, thank you, and thank you 😊💗✨💫!!
Anna responded on Nov 25, 2023
thank you… you were not a PIA 😂!!!
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Kathy on Jul 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAnna was very responsive and helpful. She restrung my Mala beads (which I purchased from someone else) exactly as I asked and I am very happy with it. Anna's wonderful energy shines through her work and conversation. 💫. I fell in love with one of her Mala's and bought it. So yes, I'm a fan.
Anna responded on Jul 16, 2023
Thank you! Hope you love the new one too!
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angelcorey on Oct 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely seller and restrung a mala I bought from elsewhere exactly as I wanted and now can use it in the way I intended. Thank you times infinity!!!
Anna responded on Nov 6, 2022
yay! you're welcome!
About ThePolishedGemMalas
Artisan Malas made with Ecological Responsibility.
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Anna Kimm
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BFA Fine Art 2006 Yoga Teacher since 2007 Mommy since 2011
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Hanna Agar Photography- Conceptual, theatrical, silly, surreal portrait and commercial photographer. www.hannaagar.com
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Care instructions
Malas are sacred objects and are said to absorb the energy of their surroundings. Malas hold the power of your practice. They should be kept in an organic bag when not in use and treated with reverence and care.
Therapeutic Malas, worn for their healing properties, can help wearers carry a sense of peace, calm, mindfulness and focus with them throughout the day. Some traditions suggest you “active” your mala once it arrives. You may intuitively create your own tradition.
A broken mala is meant to symbolize a broken karmic cycle. It's a sign to bring new intentions into your life. Please see the listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/591012479/restring-broken-mala-mala-repair?ref=shop_home_active_26
Custom and personalized orders
I love custom orders! See my custom orders listing for details: https://www.etsy.com/listing/271312336/custom-mala108-mala54-malaknotted-prayer?ref=shop_home_active_16
Wholesale availability
Please send me a message at annaalena@gmail.com for my wholesale pricing list.
What is a Mala?
Malas are traditionally used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name of a deity. Repetition calms the subconscious mind. Mantras should be done at least 108 times before meditation. This sādhanā (practice) is known in Sanskrit as japa.
Malas are typically made with 18, 27, 54 or 108 beads. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions.
Malas hold the shakti (power/energy) of your practice. They should be kept in an organic bag when not in use and treated with reverence and care.
What is a Mantra?
Mantra, in Sanskrit, means that which protects, expands, and integrates the mind. All different yogic paths from devotion and knowledge to Hatha and Raja employs mantra as the most common technique in practice. Mantra provides well-being and adaptability to the mind. Repetition and contemplation of its meaning are said to break us out of that which binds us (karmas, samskaras), and awaken us to our highest potentials.
There are many ways to use mantra. Repetition of bija (seed) mantras such as OM, and HUM and SHRIM are open to everyone. SO HUM is widely used. Longer “open” mantras can be given by a qualified teacher. Mantras should be repeated for 1-3 months before incorporating your Mala into practice.
How do I use a Mala to Meditate?
Hold the mala on your ring finger (between ring and middle), move it with the thumb and middle finger in the direction of your heart. The index finger should not be used. Start one bead from the Guru bead. Once you go around each of the 108 beads you arrive at the beginning (back at the Guru bead), this is not a bead to be counted or passed over. Simply stop here or reverse direction for 108 more repetitions. Please see my "how-to" video.
Will I receive the Mala Pictured?
Yes, though it will not be the one in the photo. I only use natural gemstones, so you can expect slight variation in your gems. I use the same stones listed in the description, but each piece is handmade and unique.
Where do you buy your stones? Are they ethically sourced?
I buy most of my gemstones from Dakota Stones. It's a family-owned and operated business in Minnesota. I also source from Intrinsic Trading.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Please be aware that The Polished Malas shall not be held responsible for lost, damaged or stolen packages and these will not be replaced. Please contact me prior to purchase if you'd like to purchase insurance for your order.
NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Please note that customs fees and additional taxes imposed by the customer's country may not always be detailed at at checkout, as I am not able to estimate or collect these fees. These fees may be charged at the time of delivery by the buyer's country or postal service and are the full responsibility of the buyer. Items marked as "gifts" by the buyer are still subject to customs fees and taxes.
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