Macrame bracelet with black tourmaline and hematite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Tourmaline, Hematite

Metal Sterling silver

Stone Colour Black (Tourmaline), Metallic charcoal-grey and silver (Hematite)

Stone Shape Spherical (Tourmaline), Irregular and Hexagonal prism (Hematite)

Stone Size ~ 6mm (Tourmaline), 8mm x 3mm and 6mm x 5mm (Hematite)

Bracelet length ~ 19.5cm or 22cm 

STONE DETAILS

Black Tourmaline The name has its origins in the Sri Lankan language, and their word “touramali”, which is a word they used to describe their precious stones. Tourmaline is a boron silicate mineral, which is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale. Tourmaline comes in different colours, and every colour has its own name- for example black tourmaline is known as schrol. The different colours are generally referred to by their identifying colour. Tourmaline can be found in various countries, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, the USA and Norway.

Hematite Hematite comes from the Greek word “aima” which means Blood, due to the red coloration found in some varieties of Hematite. It is an Iron Oxide, which is characterized by the hexagonal crystal system and the hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Hematite can be found in various countries, including Brazil, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.  

STONE PROPERTIES

Black Tourmaline This stone brings clarity, inspiration, wealth, abundance and progress in anything associated with business. Tourmaline is believed to provide long life, energy, power, faith love, peace and equanimity. It promotes health, positive thinking and increases productivity. It appeases malevolence, envy and rage. Tourmaline protects us from all kinds of negative energy, and calms the nerves. In the zodiac sphere, it is attached to Sagittarius, Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer and Aries.

Hematite Hematite helps concentration and the absorption of information, and encourages original thought, improving brain function. At the same time it encourages strength of conviction and encourages self confidence, willpower and dependability. It is successful in ensuring protection by preventing the appearance of negative forces. Hematite harmonizes mind, body and spirit. Last but not least, it is strongly felt that this stone plays a leading role in the health and circulation of the blood, and helps in the prevention of muscle cramps. In the zodiac field, it is associated with Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio and Aquarius.