What are other materials (holy items) that can be used for combination with rudraksha?
Rudraksha should be worn by itself. If people want to add more benefit of other holy items, then the combination that is used along with Rudraksha are Sphatik (Crystal), Coral, Sandalwood Beads, Tulsi Beads, Pearls (MOTI). These are the ONLY holy items that puranas said that can be used along with Rudraksha. According to Puranas, Sphatik with Rudraksha is a very special combination. It is said to be the dwelling place of the Devi and all the Shining Ones.