Hematite Beaded Fashion Necklace.

This Hematite Bead Choker features a solid strand of cylindrical Hematite beads. The polished steely black Hematite beads shine with scintillating flare. They come together conveying strength and elemental simplicity. This austere necklace is full of natural beauty and would make a great chain for hanging a pendant as well as an elegant necklace on its own. And, this necklace is perfect for stacking with other jewelry. This one has a lot of potential so let your imagination guide you and you'll find something perfect for this quality piece. It clasps with a lobster hook and eye for easy wear. This fine piece of beaded Hematite jewelry is 19" in length.

After its discovery, Hematite was part of the goods sent from Alaskan colonies to Russia and was first carved into beads in the early 1800's. The beads were opened in a dimly lit room and as firelight reflected against the highly polished surfaces of the Hematite, someone commented that "...they shine like black diamonds". This is how the phrases black diamond and Alaskan diamond became associated with Hematite. The beauty of the Hematite was such that it was given to the royalty of Russia as gifts in the form of jewelry and carvings. Soon it gained favor in Europe, and subsequently throughout the New World. Since its discovery, Hematite has grown in popularity and its use in jewelry has become widespread. Because Hematite is an antiferromagnetic material (a type of magnetism with unique properties unlike those of normal magnetic materials), it is believed to enhance memory and brain functions, stimulate the circulatory system and help in the treatment of blood and kidney disorders.