The Hope prayer bead is made of sandalwood beads that come from a community supporting Indian widows. The three dark green stones are bloodstone, which, according to a legend, was named after a drop of Jesus’s blood fell from the cross. The drop landed on a green Jasper stone, leaving a mark, which appears as a shade of red. The two red beads are Carneol stones. The carnelian colour reminds us of the heart and how important it is to live a heart-centered life. The metal pendant that is formed by a cross and a heart (faith and love) has a small bell attached to it. When the bell rings, the prayer bead bearer is reminded of the hope that supports us in our lives.