It's Greek Kompoloi, it's not for praying but a personal item, a companion to help you think calmly. No need to be expensive or swirling it nervously because it's not made for show-off.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worry_beadsAll mine are ''modified'' by me, here is an example of how i make them:
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Hello from Athens-Greece with 58 'F.
Vanilla Caribic.
Thanks for sharing, Sid. Great workmanship. Looking at your picture there I reckon you would not have a worry in the world,good on you.
I always wondered about those beads also.