Hematite is a stone of immediate, powerful presence. Its metallic silver-grey lustre, almost mirror-like, contrasts with its surprising density — it is one of the heaviest stones for its size. Composed of iron oxide, it takes its name from the Greek haima, meaning blood, in reference to the red powder it leaves when scratched. Each JUMBO piece is a raw anchor — dense and quietly strong.
 
Emotional and spiritual virtues — It is associated with grounding, stability and inner strength. It is said to accompany those who feel scattered, disconnected from their body or swept away by the tide of emotions. Its dense, earthy vibration invites you to return into the body, to set your feet on the ground and to find a stable centre amid outer turbulence. On a spiritual level, it is said to foster energetic protection, concentration and the ability to transform heavy energies into constructive strength — like iron forged into steel.
 
Legend — In antiquity, hematite was called the blood stone of warriors. Roman soldiers rubbed it over their bodies before battle, believing it made them invulnerable. The Egyptians placed it in tombs to protect souls on their journey to the afterlife. Native American peoples used it as a red pigment in sacred rituals, regarding it as a direct link to the vital force of the Earth.
 
JUMBO orders take time to craft — from 2 to 3 weeks in the busiest periods. The photo is non-contractual: each stone is unique, and its imperfections are the testimony of a natural stone.
 
Bead size 12 mm — necklace length 45 cm.