Hematite Beads & Semi Precious Nuggets Beaded Choker Necklace.

This Hematite Bead Choker is a vibrant piece of hand strung jewelry. The Hematite beads have been strung with a variety semi-precious nuggets including genuine Amethyst, Jasper, Agate, Quartz, Onyx, Goldstone, and more in a fashionable alternating design. The Hematite beads are carved into cylinders and their polished steely-black surface give this necklace a scintillating flare. The colorful nuggets have angular shapes and create a delightful tribal character. This choker necklace comes with a lobster hook and eye for easy wear. This fine piece of beaded Hematite jewelry is 17-1/2" long. Semi-precious stones will vary from piece to piece, you will receive one from the group pictured below.

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.