Hematite jewellery

This dark, gothic and fascinating stone is cold to the touch even in the heat of summer. The Greek word haima, which means blood, is the root of hematite’s name. When hematite is cut thinly dark red streaks shows up in the slices.

The benefits of hematite have been known for many centuries dating back to ancient China where it was used as a major healing method together with acupuncture. Hematite exists in two varieties - magnetic and non-magnetic. Magnetic hematite is believed to relief arthritic conditions.   The biological effects created by the magnetic fields involve highly complex electrolytic reactions within the body.

According to crystal therapy other benefits of stone are:

- Revitalization of nerves
- Improved blood circulation and lymph flow, blood cleansing
- Improvement or elimination of certain aches and pains
- Acceleration of the healing of bone fractures and injuries 

- Helps anaemia,aids absorption of iron