i want to make my own rosary too but im confused with the number. traditionaly 108 beads but there are sections right? each section has 9, 8 small and 1 big beads or something else?

hi, i want to make a rosary too i know there should be 108 beads in total. what i dont know are they 8 small 1 big beads 12 times (9x12). is it correct. also what kind and color of stones would you guys suggest for genereal meditation?