Everything you need to Know about Hematite Jewelry

Hematite jewelry is a specially made jewelry crafted from precious stone called “hematite”. Artisans use hematite to make different types of jewelry products, like rings and necklaces. 

Other popular forms of hematite jewelry include beaded men’s, women’s, and unisex bracelets, as well as brooches and earrings. Men may also be able to find hematite studs and cufflinks.

What is hematite?

Hematite is the mineral form of iron oxide and has a striking metallic luster, similar to polished metal. 

The word hematite comes from the Greek word “haima” meaning “blood”, referring to the mineral’s red color when in powdered form. 

A hematite stone will leave a red streak when scratched along a piece of unglazed porcelain.

Roman warriors associated with Mars, the Roman God of War. The soldiers used hematite for protection in battles, believing it would make them invincible. 

Native Americans used the powdered form of hematite to create weapons for the Revolutionary War. Hematite can also be used for divination purposes.

The most prominent energy property of hematite is its strong grounding, clearing and protective quality. 

Just try to hold a hematite stone in your left hand for a while; you can literally feel its energy grounding and entering you. It is an amazing stone and is widely available; this makes hematite very affordable.

Is Hematite a Magnet?

Yes, hematite has some magnetic quality but in a very little amount. From its chemical formula, Fe2O3, we see that hematite is essentially iron oxide. 

There are several oxides of iron, and besides hematite, the most abundant is magnetite. 

Hematite is a magnetic material, although its magnetism is weaker and in a very minor amount if compared to that of magnetite. That means it cannot attract metals when exposed to them.

What you stand to Gain if you Wear Hematite Jewelry

- Hematite jewelry grounds and protect us. It strengthens our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure. It endows us with courage, strength, endurance and vitality. 

A “stone for the mind”, hematite jewelry stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought.

- Hematite jewelries utilized the magnetic qualities of our yin yang energies to balance the meridians within the body and to provide a stable equilibrium between the ethereal nervous system and the physical nervous system. 

It focuses energy and emotions for balance between the body, mind and spirit.

- It dissolves negativity and prevents you from absorbing the negativity of others. 

Hematite jewelry is strong, supporting timidity, boosting self-esteem and survivability, enhancing willpower and reliability, and imparting confidence. 

It helps to overcome compulsions and addictions, treating overeating, smoking and other forms of overindulgence.

- Hematite jewelries restores, strengthens and regulates the blood supply, aiding blood conditions such as anemia. It supports the kidneys and regenerates tissue. 

It stimulates the absorption of iron and formation of red blood cells. Treats leg cramps, anxiety and insomnia.

- Hematite jewelries are beneficial to stimulate the mind and they enhance memory and induce deep thought. 

They will help with the development of logical though processes, and aid you to reach the highest capacity possible.

Does Hematite Jewelries Turn your Skin Green?

I’m sure you have had it happen to you at some time in your life. You buy a ring, a necklace, a bracelet simply because you like it. 

The next day you look down and you have a green ring where the jewelry is. Metals in the ring or other jewelry can actually react with the acidity of your skin. 

The higher the acidity level, the quicker this reaction may happen. The acids in your skin cause copper in the jewelry to begin to corrode, forming a salt compound. 

These salts are green and when they are absorbed in the skin, your skin turns green.

The good thing about hematite jewelries is that it does not contain copper. This means there is no way it is going to turn your skin green.

Will Hematite Jewelry get Rust?

Hematite jewelries does not rust. When exposed to wet environment for a long period of time, it may form a brownish color as if it’s rusting, just wipe it clean with a clean damp cloth, and your jewelry is as good as new.

How to Care for Hematite Jewelry?

- Use mild soap and warm water to remove skin oils or other chemicals, and then polish it to a shine with a soft cloth. 

You should never clean hematite with harsh chemicals, such as ammonia or jewelry cleaners, because they can damage the stone. In addition, avoid using abrasive cleaners or cloths, which can scratch the hematite.

- Don’t store hematite jewelry in a single container with harder gemstones, such as diamonds or sapphires, because this may cause scratches. 

Instead, store hematite jewelry in a separate jewelry box where it does not make contact with other jewelries.

- Take off your hematite jewelry before showering, exercising, sleeping, cleaning, doing dishes, or engaging in any activities where the hematite receives exposure to chemicals. 

Personal care products, such as body lotion, can dull hematite, as can oils from the skin.

How to determine if Hematite Jewelry is fake or real?

- All hematite sold under the trade names of magnetic Hematite, Hemalike, (magnetic) Hematine or Hemalyke is not a natural stone. 

They are imitations that are very hard to recognize. If you simply want a good looking stone you can buy it everywhere. 

However, if you want a natural gemstone then make sure you only buy from a reputable dealer who practices full disclosure.

- There’s real hematite (non-magnetic) & then there is the Magnetic Hematite (fake). Natural hematite is actually not naturally magnetic. 

As discussed earlier in this article, there’s a little magnetic charge in natural hematite, but nothing you’d be able to feel. 

So, all those shops that are stocked with magnetic rings and bracelets… they are all fake. If it’s magnetic, then it isn’t real!

- If you do a streak test and it ends up grey, it isn’t real. Real hematite streak is rusty reddish, brown.

- If it’s chipped and it’s white inside, then it isn’t real.