Sacred Jewel Gau Locket Mala

• A Jewel for the Heart. From our Signature Mala Collection, this 108 bead mala is hand-strung in-house by our jewelry specialist and blends traditional Tibetan artistry with meaningful high quality gemstones. Limited to 9 pieces ever.
  
• At its center is an Upala Gau pendant from Nepal, handcrafted with gold vermeil, detailed filagree, and inlaid stones. Upala, meaning "jewel" in Sanskrit, reflects the sacred nature of this pendant as both a protective amulet and a vessel for intention.
• The meaning of Upala extends to the wearer, reminding you that your practice is the true jewel you carry — each breath, every mantra, a gem of spiritual connection.

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.

Your mala is hand-strung with authentic gemstones, each selected with intention:

Red Tiger Eye for focus, grounding, and strength.

Carnelian encourages vitality, creativity, and and courage.

Jade brings balance, compassion, and harmony.

True Turquoise offers protection, healing, and spiritual connection.

Together, these stones create a balanced energy — grounding and protective yet uplifting and inspiring. Their deep reds, greens, and blues reflect the Tibetan spirit, harmonizing with the golden Gau to offer balance and support in your practice.

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 measures just over 1.5" tall and ~1.25" wide.