Garnet Devotion Tibetan Gau Mala

• Rooted in devotion — from our Signature Mala Collection, this one-of-a-kind mala necklace is hand-strung by our jewelry specialist and designed to honor the quiet practice of returning, again and again, to what matters most.
• Featuring a handcrafted gold vermeil Tibetan Gau locket from Nepal, this extraordinary pendant is paired with rich Garnet beads and gold-plated Hill Tribe silver accents.
• Treasured as a stone of devotion, commitment, and perseverance, Garnet encourages us to remain steadfast in our intentions. Together with the sacred symbolism of the Gau, this mala celebrates the understanding that lasting growth is built through intention, consistency, and care.

Traditionally, Tibetan Gau lockets are worn as portable shrines, holding sacred relics, mantras, or protective prayers close to the heart. Today, they still serve that purpose for many, but can also be used as a symbolic container for intention. Some wearers tuck in a tiny written affirmation, a meaningful word, or a piece of dried herb or incense as a way to hold space for their own energy.

Hand-selected by the DharmaShop team from a trusted Nepalese artisan couple during a recent gem show, this one-of-a-kind Gau stood out immediately for its intricate filagree details and timeless craftsmanship. Paired with the power of Garnet, this mala serves as a meaningful vessel and symbol of devotion itself — a reminder to carry our intentions with us and return to them often.

Your Tibetan Gau includes a small piece of prayer flag—carrying blessings of peace, compassion and protection. Feel free to open an add something meaningful of your own inside.

Part of our Signature Mala Collection—click to explore the full line of exclusive, elevated designs.

Size:

~26" around with an adjustable knot. Beads are 6mm. Gau Locket is ~1.6" tall.