I am on my second set of these beautiful male beads. I love the energy of these malas, but I must say, because of the nature of the stones, they are quite heavy. My first set broke after about a years' time of me taking very good care of them. I went ahead and ordered a new set, but these are strung quite loose, and I am worried they may suffer the same fate. But I do love the look and the energy of these.
Hello Diane, thanks so much for your continued support and feedback. If you experience wear on any DharmaShop mala, never hesitate to let us know! We do offer repair services and replacements if any items wear prematurely. Email us and I would be happy to detail that process. We appreciate your review and for choosing our small shop when shopping for mala beads. Namaste!