Ivenf 6mm-Bead Handmade Tridacna 108 Round Bead with Blue Clear Beads Elastic String Energy Bracelet Necklace, Oriental Jewelry Made of shell of Tridacna, a kind of giant clam in tropical ocean. Matte white finish after several processes. The number of 108 stands for 108 kinds of trouble and worry in Buddhism, thus wearing 108 beads means to get rid of them throughout this life and afterlife. 108 bead bracelet is a special kind of sacred tool as well as ornament in Buddhism. Used as bracelet or necklace. Fit in well with contemporary fashion as a simple but stylish ornament. Well-made mala bracelets used to be oriental upper class' favourite accessories which embodies refined taste. Side of beads: 6mm. The designed style is for women. Tridacna mala bracelets tend to swell if soaked in water. Package includes 1 piece. Great gift for your friends.