Mala / elastic bracelet, amethyst with OM

Amethyst has a spiritual quality that can be used to help reach higher levels of consciousness. It can serve as a bridge between the physical and ethereal realms.

Mala
A mala originally is a Hindu and Buddhist tool for prayer and meditation. It is used to count mantras during meditation. A mantra is a collection of words, often Sanskrit, that is repeated several times, traditionally 108. While repeating it, one must focus on the meaning and vibration of the words, possibly combined with the accompanying visualization. By training in a meditation practice like this, your thoughts rest and your body relaxes.