Beautiful Hematite dangle earrings with a mirror like finish is sometimes called black diamond.

These handmade hematite dangle earrings from top of french style ear wires to bottom of hematite bead measure about 1 & 3/4 inches long. A nice comfortable length to wear to the office or wear out for the evening.

Hematite is associated with the Greek god of war Ares and the Roman god of war, Mars. They would use the mineral to paint their faces before battle to provide strength and to make them invincible and fearless.

Hematite is associated with the blood and in ancient times was called Bloodstone. Hematite was used in the Victorian era for mourning jewelry. Most marcasite today is actually facetted hematite and real hematite is not magnetic.

Hematite Healing Properties:

Helps calm your soul
Provide balance in your life
Reducess stress
Gives confidence
Provides inner happiness
Satisfaction
Increases energy level
Physical capacity
Protection
Enhances love in your life
Improve mental capability
Eliminates negative energies
Brings you Peace
A grounding stone
Provides wisdom
Improves blood count
Proper functioning of the kidney & vital organs of the body
Helps with headaches & dizziness
Controls hormones & nerves

Associated with Zodiac signs Aries, Aquarius & Scorpio
Associated with Planet Saturn
Chakra association 1st or root/base chakra