This Compassion Mala is absolutely gorgeous and so convenient to wear. The website photos definitely do not do it justice, as the wood is darker and more lustrous in person. I wear mine everywhere, both around my wrist and paired with other Dharmashop necklaces around my neck. The turquoise accent beads make it easy to count mantras during meditation. The elastic string makes this Mala super convenient to wrap around even the skinniest wrist, like mine, or around the neck of your favorite Buddha statue. I’ve noticed that the Tibetan monks at my temple wear similar ones around their wrists. A most worthy addition to anyone’s Mala collection. Although this was my first 108 bead Mala purchase, it definitely won’t be my last.