FREE: New Colorful Magnetic Hematite & Sterling Silver Necklace

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I made this 21" magnetic hematite & sterling necklace. The pendant is 1" X 1 1/2". If bids reach 1000, I will include earrings.

Hematite Color is steel or silver gray to black in some forms and red to brown in earthy forms. Sometimes tarnished with iridescent colors when in a hydrated form called Turgite. Crystals of Hematite are considered rare and are sought after by collectors as are fine Kidney Ore specimens. Hematite Notable Occurrences especially nice specimens come from England Mexico Brazil Australia and the Lake Superior region. The variety known as rainbow hematite exhibits colors similar to oil patches on water. It is mined in Australia, Brazil (rainbow variety), Hematite (iron ore) is a very common mineral on Earth and it also occurs everywhere on the planet Mars where it is responsible for the planet's distinctive red color. Rainbow hematite is the trade name given foliated specular hematite which comes from a mine near Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In ancient times it was believed that large deposits of hematite formed on battlegrounds where soldiers were injured and lost blood from their battles. The ancient Egyptians placed hematite objects inside their tombs. Hematite is believed to be a healing and grounding stone, strengthening the body and lessening life's stresses. It is thought to reduce stress and enhance one's personal magnetism. It is also thought to increase optimism and courage and helpful in transforming negativity.