There's something reassuring about a protection bracelet: a circle of stones around your wrist that stays with you from morning to night. Ink-black obsidian, labradorite with blue-green flashes, golden tiger's eye. People have long worn these stones as good luck charms, a simple way to feel a little stronger.
Why wear a protection bracelet?
A protection bracelet is a shield you keep close. It's worn to keep unwanted energy out and to help you feel sure of yourself all day long. And quite simply, it's a beautiful bracelet you'll want to keep on.
Protection stones for your wrist
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Black obsidian:the classic protection stone.
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Labradorite:for protection and intuition.
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Tiger's eye:worn for confidence.
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Black tourmaline:one of the great stones of protection and grounding.
Wear it alone or stack it
Wear a protection bracelet on its own, or stack it with other stones to suit your mood. Browse our obsidian bracelets, tiger's eye bracelets, labradorite jewelry and our full protection collection.
Our protection bracelets
The collection brings together 31 bracelets, all made with protection stones. The Multi-Eye bracelet combines tiger's eye, bull's eye and hawk's eye. The 3 Protections bracelet pairs tiger's eye, hematite and black obsidian, the most popular mix, known as "triple protection". Protective Shield is pure labradorite, Rampart is black tourmaline, Guardian Eye is rainbow obsidian and Kind Guide is hawk's eye. Beads range from 4 to 10 mm, on elastic or braided cord.
Choosing your protection stone
Each stone has its own role. Black obsidian is the ultimate shield, dense and uncompromising. Black tourmaline is the grounding stone, the one to wear to keep your feet on the ground. Tiger's eye is the stone of confidence and self-assurance. Labradorite is for sensitive people who soak up other people's moods. Hematite stands for stability. A triple protection bracelet combines three of them, so you don't have to choose. Still unsure? Go with the color that draws you in: deep black, metallic gray or shimmering gold.
Protection bracelets for men and women
Dark stones and 8 to 10 mm beads make up most of our men's bracelets, so that's the collection to browse for him. For women, the same stones come in 6 mm beads, on their own or mixed with a golden bead, labradorite or smoky quartz. Traditionally, a protection bracelet goes on the left wrist, the receiving side. Some people prefer the right, to "push away". It also stacks happily with a good luck bracelet.
Caring for your protection bracelet
We get asked this a lot: a bracelet you wear every day needs a little care. Rinse hard stones like tiger's eye and obsidian under lukewarm running water, and wipe the others with a soft cloth. If you follow tradition, leave it out overnight in the moonlight or rest it for a few hours on a quartz cluster. Avoid salt, which damages the elastic and some stones. Our guides to cleaning your stones and caring for a triple protection bracelet take you through it step by step.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best protection stone?
Black obsidian and black tourmaline are the best known, followed by tiger's eye and labradorite. You'll find them all among our protection stones.
What if my protection bracelet breaks?
Usually the elastic has worn out from water or got caught on something. Tradition sometimes sees it as a sign that the stone has "done its job". Either way, get in touch. If a piece arrives damaged, we'll take it back or replace it, and a bracelet that breaks after months of wear is easy to restring.
How do I find my bracelet size?
Measure your wrist with a tape measure, or wrap a piece of string around it and lay it against a ruler. Add about 1 cm (0.4 in) for a comfortable fit. Lengths run from 17 to 23 cm (6.7 to 9.1 in) and are listed on each product page. Most of our bracelets are on elastic and simply slip on, with no clasp.
Can I wear it in the shower or in bed?
In bed, yes, as long as the elastic isn't too tight. Take it off for the shower, the pool or the bath: long soaks, perfume and lotions dull the stones and wear out the cord. Put your bracelet on last, on dry skin, and it will keep its shine much longer.
How do shipping and returns work?
Your bracelets ship with full tracking and arrive in 7 to 15 business days. Shipping is free on 2+ items, and you have 30 days to change your mind, no questions asked. Every piece comes in a linen pouch with no invoice inside, ready to give.
Explore all our protection jewelry, our protection pendants and our full range of gemstone bracelets. Every order also funds a tree through Tree-Nation.
