Pick up a hematite bracelet and the first thing you notice is the weight: it's heavier than it looks. The polished metallic gray reflects light like a dark mirror, understated with a slightly masculine edge. On your wrist it catches the light as you move, without ever being too much. Our hematite jewelry makes the most of that cool metal sheen, in pieces made for everyday wear.
Hematite, a mineral with a metal shine
Hematite is an iron oxide, which explains its surprising heaviness and steel-gray, almost chrome-like luster. Its name comes from the Greek "haima", blood, because it leaves a red streak when ground to powder. It's cut into smooth beads, cabochons or geometric facets. Fairly hard but sensitive to moisture, it needs a little care to keep its mirror finish.
Hematite meaning
Hematite is a grounding stone, the one to turn to when you want to stay steady and calm while everything around you is in motion. It's also worn as a protection stone, a shield against energies you'd rather keep out. Many people wear it through busy periods to feel more centerd.
Shop hematite bracelets, necklaces and rings
A hematite bracelet is probably the easiest place to start: the gray goes with everything, from casual to dressed up. As a necklace or a ring with modern lines, the stone adds a clean, sleek edge. See also our gemstone rings, our Grounding collection and, in the same dark tones, our onyx jewelry. Browse all our hematite bracelets, plus our selection of hematite bracelets for men.
Caring for hematite
Hematite doesn't like water: long contact can dull its shine and even make it rust. Use a soft, dry cloth and store it away from moisture. Rather than rinsing it, crystal tradition suggests resting it on a selenite plate or a quartz cluster to recharge its energy: a symbolic gesture, and a moment just for you.
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