Cool, heavy and silver-grey, hematite feels like a little handful of polished metal.

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral, and polished beads of it have that heavy, mirror-like shine. The chip version is cut from hematite itself. The magnetic beads are man-made: an iron-based material shaped to look like hematite, with magnetism added, so they cling together on the cord.

Hematite is traditionally linked with grounding, protection and self-esteem. People like the weight on their wrist, a steady little reminder to stay put when life gets busy. The gunmetal colour also goes with everything, especially black and silver.

How to use it

• Wear it on days you want to feel grounded
• Stack it with selenite or clear quartz
• Pick magnetic for the fun clingy feel
• Pair it with silver jewellery

Care: Keep magnetic beads away from bank cards and electronics, and wipe all styles with a dry cloth.

The details

• Stone: Hematite
• Options: 8mm, Chip, 8mm Faceted, 8mm Magnetic, 4mm Magnetic
• Sold as: Single piece
• Country of origin: China
• People pick it for: Self-Esteem, Protection, Grounding
• Chakra: Root