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Triple Strand Genuine Hematite, Green Freshwater Pearl, Crystal Elastic Bracelet

Triple Strand Genuine Hematite, Green Freshwater Pearl, Crystal Elastic Bracelet

Description

Dressy or casual, a focal Hematite piece is complemented with Genuine Green Freshwater Pearls, Japanese Glass Crystals (not genuine crystal), and Hematite Rondelles. Easy to wear, and a nice fashion statement.

The Hematite is genuine, and not the manmade material that is usually found in jewelry. A very cool element, the center is actually red. That is why it is called Bloodstone. An occasional bead may have a slight blemish that shows this red center.

This style turned out so pretty that I have made several in fun colors. Look at the bottom picture for my initial collection. I will be adding the bracelets. Let me know if you see a piece you like that is not yet added to Etsy.

DESCRIPTION/MEANING of Hematite (courtesy of Rings and Things)
Hematite gets its name from the Greek haimo ("blood") because of the color of its powder (hence the red streak it leaves). Hematite was used in seals as early as 2500 B.C. The ancient Egyptians used hematite to treat hysteria and reduce inflammation, and placed it in tombs. It also was used as an inscription stone for passages from the Book of the Dead. Warriors in Roman times used hematite as protection during battle, and Native Americans used hematite to make red face paint. Known as the gift of Russian royalty, hematite rings and pendants were presented by Lord Baranof to the royal family of Czar Alexander I as gifts from his Alaskan subjects. Until recently, blush (cosmetic powder) often contained ground hematite.
Metaphysically, hematite is said to inspire inner life and help to keep inward peace. Called the "stone of mental mastery," many believe it to aid clarity, balance, calm and reason, thus making it a grounding stone. It is also said to transform negativity into love. For this reason, it assists in the creation of peaceful, loving relationships. Hematite also is believed to enhance memory and intellect, strengthen the circulatory system and help in the treatment of blood and kidney disorders.

Hematite is a silvery, shiny opaque gemstone that almost looks like metal. Like nearly all commercially available hematite beads, our hematite is a simulated material virtually identical to real hematite. It even has the same chemical composition — both genuine and simulated hematite are iron oxide. True hematite leaves a red streak when scratched across a piece of unglazed porcelain, while the simulated products usually leave a gray streak. The simulated material is much easier to form into detailed shapes, and still looks and feels like the real material. "Hematine," "hemalike" and "hemalyke" are common names used for this product. If you look closely at the hole in a molded bead of simulated hematite, you will often see a smoothly curved hole rather than the slightly chipped and sharply defined edge of a true drill hole. The holes are usually molded into the bead. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones says, "... it has been imitated by a ferromagnetic, sintered product, molded to look like engraved stones." The bottom line: even though a few vendors still say their hematite-style beads are a natural material, we believe most mass-produced hematite beads are the simulated product. The simulated material and the genuine are so similar in look and feel that vendors might not question their suppliers and might inadvertently mislead the customer.

Added on Oct 13, 2009