HEMATITE NECKLACE - Necklaces Online

Buy Necklaces Online at:

Different Styles and Colors of Hematite Necklaces

If you lead a stressful life and you need a calming influence, a hematite necklace can be an excellent option to bring about a calm mental state and improve your concentration. New Age followers believe hematite to be a useful stone for treating mental stress and bringing order to mentally chaotic situations by drawing tension out of the body. They also believe it has powers for increasing mental function and can improve memory, mathematical processes, logic, creativity and mental dexterity.

Hematite comes in a number of different colors: black, grey, brown and red. When it comes in this red color, it is very intense and blood-like, which is how it became to be named. The word Hematite originates from the Greek work haima, which means blood. Warriors in Roman times used Hematite as protection during battle, their belief that hematite would protect them was so strong that they thought it could even make them invincible. Red Ochre is a pigment created from Hematite that was used in Native American cultures for face paint. Some cultures even thought Hematite was formed from blood that had fallen on the ground of a battlefield.

Hematite is commonly found in nature and is one of the most commonly found minerals. Hematite has a high iron content of around 70 percent and it is the primary ore used to create Iron. Because of its magnetic properties when it is exposed to heat it is also used in the production of magnetic media products such as audio tapes, video cassettes and discs etc.

The deep luster of African hematite makes it ideal for producing stunning pieces of jewelry. Hematite necklaces are often made from cylindrical hematite beads and they can feature pendants shaped either as a triangle, sun/moon or heart. In Africa it is customary to wear the triangle for protection, the sun/moon for balance and the heart for connection on all planes.

Mineral and crystal healers also use Hematite in their rituals for treating blood-related illnesses such as hemophilia, anemia, heart, kidney and liver diseases, cardio-vascular weakness, menstrual cramps and nose bleeds. They also recommend it for use in treating the stress of jet lag, birth and surgery, tumors, insomnia and leg cramps. Native Americans used Hematite as a remedy for dental problems, pimples, canker sores and alcohol abuse.

How to care for your Hematite Necklace:

Hematite can be scratched and scraped so it is important to store it in a protective container when no in use. To clean, rinse it in water and then blow dry in a high heat, this will make it hot to touch so make sure you allow it to cool before wearing. It is always import to dry it well after cleaning as it can rust if left damp.

Pink Fridge Online Magazine > dating online > marriage counselling > wedding planning guide > pregnancy symptoms & advice > how to work at home > car insurance advice > overcome depression > hairloss in women > weight loss > diet pills > skin care > tanning > baby gifts > planning a funeral > shopping for perfume > shopping for earrings > shopping for engagement rings > shopping for sunglasses > shopping for shoes > shopping for wedding favours > shopping for wine

© The Pink Fridge Online Magazine 2009 - Necklaces

Contact | Disclaimer | Sitemap | Advertising