Sterling silver flower-like caps cradle these tiny seeds to protect them from wear, which they'll be getting a lot of on this lovely and meaningful necklace. Called rudrani when they are petite, they grow into the much larger rudraksha seeds which are also worn in jewelry and cherished as traditional prayer beads. In fact, some refer to malas by the same name- rudraksha. The tree which bears this seed is said to have grown from a tear Lord Shiva shed in compassion for humankind, which gives the rudraksha some of its symbolic value. It is also a small piece of a great living tree, and a reminder of our connection to nature. 108 beads with a counter medallion are wrapped by hand with smooth sterling silver wire. The counter here is made with three loops and one extra bead hanging from the third loop. Delicate but profound, this necklace is special in many ways and easy to wear with everything, including our vibrant stone malas. 29 inches long, this fits over the head and may fit coiled around the wrist, depending on wrist and hand size.