Hematite Gemstone Beads, Healing, Chakras, Jewelry Making, Magnetic, Magnets
Hematite is a unique stone from the group of iron ores. Its graffit shades, accompanied by its dramatic brilliance, fit into many design concepts. Use its magnetic properties to balance your soul, balance the physical nervous system and improve blood circulation. Here you will find beads made of magnetic and non-magnetic hematite, some of which have multicolored metallic coatings. Hematite is also known with its healing properties. Hematite is a zodiac stone for Aries and Aquarius and a gemstone for the base chakra.
View more![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold Color / Hex Washer: 6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 190 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182952.jpg?20231204134102)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold Color / Hex Washer: 6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 190 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 120 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182893.jpg?20231204134209)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 120 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Bent Washer: 4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 215 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182912.jpg?20231204133958)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Bent Washer: 4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 215 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Gold Color / Washer: 2x1 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 410 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182864.jpg?20231204134109)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Gold Color / Washer: 2x1 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 410 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Old Gold / Oval: 8x3x1 mm, Two Holes: 1.2 mm ~ 360 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182862.jpg?20231204134049)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Old Gold / Oval: 8x3x1 mm, Two Holes: 1.2 mm ~ 360 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 70 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182836.jpg?20231204134006)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 70 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold / Washer: 3x2 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 215 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182871.jpg?20231204134121)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold / Washer: 3x2 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 215 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 175 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182826.jpg?20231204134254)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 175 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Pink Gold / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 200 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182827.jpg?20231204134241)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Pink Gold / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 200 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182828.jpg?20231204134117)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Green Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182829.jpg?20231204134305)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Green Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Copper / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182830.jpg?20231204134225)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Copper / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Cyclamen Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182831.jpg?20231204134233)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Cyclamen Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue-Green Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182832.jpg?20231204134250)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue-Green Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Violet Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182833.jpg?20231204134100)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Gold-Violet Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Graphite Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182834.jpg?20231204134044)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Graphite Rainbow / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 185 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182896.jpg?20231204134243)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces
![String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 180 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182821.jpg?20231204134218)
String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 180 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Gold Color / Heart: 8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 57 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182859.jpg?20231204134005)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Gold Color / Heart: 8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 57 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Heart: 8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 57 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182860.jpg?20231204134138)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Heart: 8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 57 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Silver / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 73 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182840.jpg?20231204134217)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Silver / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 73 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182885.jpg?20231204134301)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182886.jpg?20231204134013)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Yellow-Green / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182887.jpg?20231204134023)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Yellow-Green / Hexagonal: 8x8x5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 49 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182888.jpg?20231204134105)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Horizontal Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182889.jpg?20231204134208)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Horizontal Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Horizontal Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182890.jpg?20231204134026)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Disc-Flower: 6x3 mm, Horizontal Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 69 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 113 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182891.jpg?20231204134021)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 113 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 113 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182892.jpg?20231204134251)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Flower: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 113 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Cube Beads - Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Cube: 3x3x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 130 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182851.jpg?20231204134245)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Cube Beads - Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Cube: 3x3x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 130 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Clover: 10x10x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 42 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182884.jpg?20231204134047)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Clover: 10x10x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 42 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182897.jpg?20231204134205)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182898.jpg?20231204134152)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182899.jpg?20231204134014)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Old Gold / Flower: 8x8x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Cross: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 115 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182901.jpg?20231204134132)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / Cross: 4x4x2 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 115 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Cross: 8x6x2.5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182902.jpg?20231204134057)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Silver Color / Cross: 8x6x2.5 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 50 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182894.jpg?20231204134308)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic HEMATITE / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Blue Color / Cylinder: 3x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 140 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182874.jpg?20231204134252)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Blue Color / Cylinder: 3x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 140 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Pebbles: 6x4 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 120 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182941.jpg?20231204134033)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Pebbles: 6x4 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 120 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 80 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182842.jpg?20231204134155)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue / Ball: 6 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 80 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Star: 6x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 80 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182936.jpg?20231204134027)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Star: 6x3 mm, Hole: 0.7 mm ~ 80 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Abacus Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue Rainbow / 6x3 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 140 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182806.jpg?20231204134124)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Abacus Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Color: Blue Rainbow / 6x3 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 140 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182895.jpg?20231204134042)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Color: Silver / 6x6x2 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 65 pieces
![String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 4 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 105 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182819.jpg?20231204134147)
String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 4 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 105 pieces
![String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 3 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 125 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182820.jpg?20231204134215)
String of Semi-precious Stone Beads HEMATITE, Non-Magnetic Electroplate / Multicolored RAINBOW / Faceted Ball: 3 mm, Hole: 1.5 mm ~ 125 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Cube: 3x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 125 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182953.jpg?20231204134306)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Cube: 3x3 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 125 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Embossed Tube: 4x13 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 30 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182909.jpg?20231204134246)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / White Silver Color / Embossed Tube: 4x13 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 30 pieces
![String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold Color / Embossed Tube: 4x13 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 30 pieces](https://images.emart.eu/pic/smal/182911.jpg?20231204134056)
String of Semi-Precious Stone Beads Non-Magnetic Electroplate HEMATITE / Pink Gold Color / Embossed Tube: 4x13 mm, Hole: 1 mm ~ 30 pieces
Hematite – The Blood Stone
Hematite has been known to humanity for over 164,000 years. Evidence of its rich history has been found in graves dating back around 80,000 years.
The stone’s name comes from the Greek word for blood "Haima," which explains the blood-red hues often found in this semi-precious stone. In ancient times, it was also known as the stone of magicians.
The mineral has a wide range of applications today, across various industries.
Did You Know?
Our ancestors discovered that hematite could be ground into powder and mixed with liquid to serve as a dye. Cave paintings over 40,000 years old were found to have been created using hematite pigments.
Natural hematite is used in the cosmetics industry. It is processed, most commonly into blush or eyeshadow.
The peculiar reddish stone is one of the primary minerals covering the rocks and surface of Mars. Its abundant presence gives the Red Planet the color we associate with it.
There is a legend that English warriors used hematite as a talisman. They believed it preserved the blood and life essence of soldiers who died in battle.
The Fascinating Varieties of Hematite
Hematite is known for its variety. Known for its beautiful metallic luster, hematite can be found in red, brown, and even silvery colors. Its forms can be crystalline, fibrous, micaceous, and many others.
Despite its many appearances, one characteristic makes it easily recognizable – the reddish lines in its composition.
Healing Properties
Although the mineral rarely exhibits magnetic properties, if you feel attracted to it, it could be a sign that you need to be more grounded and work on your well-being. Many semi-precious stones have a grounding effect, so what makes this one different? Its properties stand out due to the energy center it creates, activating the root chakra. This would make you feel firmly rooted in the earth.
According to alternative medicine, hematite can purify the blood and stimulate circulation. Its warm energy vibrations calm the nervous system and bring a sense of renewed strength.
Although there is no scientific evidence, experts in alternative medicine claim that the stone can stimulate the body’s absorption of iron and help treat liver and kidney diseases.
It is important to know that wearing hematite near inflamed areas can worsen the pain. Some people may also experience skin irritation from direct contact. Therefore, it is important to understand the stone’s properties and potential side effects before using it.
SOS – First Aid for Emotional Healing
If you’re trying to release toxic emotions, give hematite a try.
Its connection to spirituality makes it one of the most powerful stones to help you clear accumulated negative energy, stress, and anxiety.
If you feel mentally unstable, meditation with a piece of hematite will help you activate the root chakra and reconnect with the earth.
Zodiac Signs and Hematite
The red mineral is associated with Saturn and its influence.
It is suitable for those born under the signs of Aries and Aquarius. Its protective abilities also make it right for the more gullible Scorpios.
Hematite governs the root chakra.
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*Note
The listed healing properties do not replace a doctor’s examination and do not guarantee effective treatment if such is necessary from a specialist in a given field. The methods above are applied as a supplement to the treatment process. EM ART is not responsible for the effectiveness of alternative treatment.