Hematite is a beloved gemstone that has become quite popular to wear as jewelry for its beauty and many benefits. These are the reasons you should invest in a hematite bead bracelet for your growing gemstone collection.
What is Hematite?
This is a very strong and durable crystal that is known for its rich, deep color and metallic shine. Its natural color is blood red due to its high amount of iron, but you’ll often find it in black and brown.
It’s commonly found in South Africa and Brazil and has been celebrated by humanity for centuries. It was used by ancient Egyptians to create drawings on cave walls. Ancient Greeks named the gemstone “haima” after their word for “blood.” Native Americans used hematite as war paint.
Benefits of Wearing a Hematite Bead Bracelet
The main use for hematite is for protection — something it’s been used for over thousands of years. This is due to the gemstone’s durability and strength. Soldiers and warriors used to carry hematite into battle. Mothers would keep hematite near them during childbirth. Wear a hematite bead bracelet during a time when you need protection or strength, like a job interview, triathlon, or dinner with in-laws.
Hematite is also a great gemstone for building confidence and feeling grounded. That’s because it’s linked to the root chakra, helping you stay stable in everyday life. Wear a hematite bead bracelet to fight against bad habits and ward off negative feelings.
Hematite is also said to be beneficial to your circulatory system and has been known to help reduce blood pressure.
Stay Grounded
If you want to stay grounded, try wearing your hematite during a brief meditation before you start the day. Sit somewhere quiet and make sure both of your feet are flat on the floor. Hold the bracelet in your non-dominant hand or keep it on that wrist. Then close your eyes, breathe deeply in through your nose, and relax.
As you relax, try to focus on the hematite. You’ll feel its energy flow through you from your hand, into your arm, and then your shoulder, throat, and spine. It will then push out the bottom of your feet, creating roots into the ground. Visualize these roots growing beneath you.
Can You Wear a Hematite Bead Bracelet All Day?
Yes! You can wear this gemstone all day, every day.
Hematite, whether you choose a metallic black bracelet or a colorful rainbow one, it may help to absorb negative energy around you and keep you focused throughout the day. Wear it while exercising, working, or going out with friends. You’ll feel confident, positive, and ready to take on any challenge.
Just remember that your hematite bead bracelet should be cleansed after a longer use since it absorbs negative energy.
You don’t want to wear this bracelet at night, however. Since hematite is known to keep you energized and focused, it may make it more difficult to sleep. Don’t keep your hematite bracelet near your bed at night.
