One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears  More »

One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metalic-grey. Since earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities. The Egyptians and the Persians in particular used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its assoications with the blood, hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In ancient Egypt, amulets made from hematite were used to protect the head from injury, and were frequently formed in the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the first century BC by Azchalias of Babylon, hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgements. The gem's mysterious physical properties--it seems part stone, part metal--make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. -Medium: Hematite   « Less

One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears  More »

One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metalic-grey. Since earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities. The Egyptians and the Persians in particular used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its assoications with the blood, hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In ancient Egypt, amulets made from hematite were used to protect the head from injury, and were frequently formed in the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the first century BC by Azchalias of Babylon, hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgements. The gem's mysterious physical properties--it seems part stone, part metal--make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. -Medium: Hematite   « Less

One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears  More »

One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metalic-grey. Since earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities. The Egyptians and the Persians in particular used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its assoications with the blood, hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In ancient Egypt, amulets made from hematite were used to protect the head from injury, and were frequently formed in the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the first century BC by Azchalias of Babylon, hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgements. The gem's mysterious physical properties--it seems part stone, part metal--make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. - (FJ.3790)Collection: Beaded Necklaces Medium: Hematite   « Less

One of the important ores of Iron, the red ferric oxide Hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched, it appears  More »

One of the important ores of Iron, the red ferric oxide Hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched, it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metallic gray. Since earliest antiquity, Hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities; virtually every major culture, but especially the Egyptians and the Persians, has used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its associations with the blood, Hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In Ancient Egypt, amulets made from Hematite were used to protect the head from injury; the stone was frequently formed into the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that Hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the First Century B.C. by Azchalias of Babylon, Hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgments. The gem's mysterious physical properties-- it seems part stone, part metal-- make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. - (FJ.3970)Medium: Hematite   « Less

One of the important ores of Iron, the red ferric oxide Hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched, it appears  More »

One of the important ores of Iron, the red ferric oxide Hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched, it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metallic gray. Since earliest antiquity, Hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities; virtually every major culture, but especially the Egyptians and the Persians, has used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its associations with the blood, Hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In Ancient Egypt, amulets made from Hematite were used to protect the head from injury; the stone was frequently formed into the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that Hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the First Century B.C. by Azchalias of Babylon, Hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgments. The gem's mysterious physical properties-- it seems part stone, part metal-- make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. - (FJ.3971)Medium: Hematite   « Less

This necklace is composed of modern hematite and onyx beads. One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood,  More »

This necklace is composed of modern hematite and onyx beads. One of the important ores of iron, the red ferric oxide hematite takes its name from the Greek word for blood, because when the surface of the stone is scratched it appears to be bleeding. The gem takes on several forms and colors, the most common of which are red and metalic-grey. Since earliest antiquity, hematite has been prized for its potent protective qualities. The Egyptians and the Persians in particular used the stone in a talismanic capacity. Because of its assoications with the blood, hematite is believed to alleviate hemorrhage, and to stimulate the iron in the human circulation system, thus relieving fatigue. In ancient Egypt, amulets made from hematite were used to protect the head from injury, and were frequently formed in the shape of a miniature headrest or pillow. It was also felt that hematite gave courage to the wearer, and warriors frequently rubbed the stone over their bodies before battle to make themselves invincible. According to a treatise on gems written in the first century BC by Azchalias of Babylon, hematite procures for the wearer a favorable issue of lawsuits and judgements. The gem's mysterious physical properties--it seems part stone, part metal--make it as appealing to the modern eye as it has always been throughout history. Collection: Jewelry Style: Beaded Necklaces bMedium: Hematite   « Less

The name jade is applied to two distinct minerals: nephrite (a silicate of magnesia) and jadeite (a silicate of aluminum) both extremely hard and usually green in color, a  More »

The name jade is applied to two distinct minerals: nephrite (a silicate of magnesia) and jadeite (a silicate of aluminum) both extremely hard and usually green in color, a condition caused by the presence of iron. In a pure state, both jadeite and nephrite appear white, a condition so rare that white jade is considered priceless in the Orient. The more common hues of jade range from bright, emerald green (called Imperial jade), to spinach green, to a translucent golden yellow resembling the early Spring leaves, to blue, black and mottled. 'Though jade is found in the Western hemisphere and numerous Pre-Columbian treasures are carved from it, including ceremonial weapons, the stone enjoys its greatest popularity in China, where it is often worked for statues, jewelry, objets-de-vertu, musical chimes and amulets. For millennia, the Chinese have had a passion for fine jade and collectors will go to enormous lengths to acquire rare examples. The individual character of each piece of the mineral is particularly prized, and jade is frequently carved to show its variations to full advantage. As a talisman, besides it’s common use as a good-luck charm, jade is particularly valuable in helping those with intestinal problems, in curing kidney ailments and relieving heart palpitations. Yellow jade is also useful for diseases of the liver. Jade's popularity continues to grow today in both East and West. - (FJ.3950)Medium: Nephrite jade   « Less

The name jade is applied to two distinct minerals: nephrite (a silicate of magnesia) and jadeite (a silicate of alumina) both extremely hard and usually green in color, a  More »

The name jade is applied to two distinct minerals: nephrite (a silicate of magnesia) and jadeite (a silicate of alumina) both extremely hard and usually green in color, a condition caused by the presence of iron. In a pure state, both jadeite and nephrite appear white, a condition so rare that white jade is considered priceless in the Orient. The more common hues of jade range from bright, emerald green (called Imperial jade), to spinach green, to a translucent golden yellow resembling the early Spring leaves, to blue, black and mottled. Though jade is found in the Western hemisphere and numerous Pre-Columbian treasures are carved from it, including ceremonial weapons, the stone enjoys its greatest popularity in China, where it is often worked for statues, jewelry, objets-de-vertu, musical chimes and amulets. For millennia, the Chinese have had a passion for fine jade and collectors will go to enormous lengths to acquire rare examples. The individual character of each piece of the mineral is particularly prized, and jade is frequently carved to show its variations to full advantage. As a talisman, besides its common use as a good-luck charm, jade is particularly valuable in helping those with intestinal problems, incurring kidney ailments and relieving heart palpitations. Yellow jade is also useful for diseases of the liver. Jade's popularity continues to grow today in both East and West. - (FJ.3974)Medium: Jade   « Less

In Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a single rare and costly pearl for which a man would sell all he has. The delicate, lustrous beauty of the pearl has captured  More »

In Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a single rare and costly pearl for which a man would sell all he has. The delicate, lustrous beauty of the pearl has captured the imagination of men and women since the dawn of time. Early cultures worshiped it as a symbol of the moon goddess, a token of perfection. This exquisite gem is formed when an irritant becomes trapped inside the shell of a mollusk, most often an oyster. To protect itself, the animal forms a coating of nacre around the intrusive object, and this eventually may become a pearl. The gem ranges in color from pale white, to rosy pink, to gray or black. In the classical world, the finest pearls came from the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, sometimes traveling for years to reach the palaces of Greece and Rome. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, is said to have dissolved an enormous pearl in wine, which she then drank to impress her lover Marc Antony with her extravagance. In the courts of Renaissance Europe, status was often measured through the size and beauty of one's pearls. Over thousands of years, pearls are one of the few jewelry items to remain continuously in fashion. It is easy to see why. They delight the eye and flatter the wearer, a true gift from nature. Medium: Flint   « Less

In Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a single rare and costly pearl for which a man would sell all he has. The delicate, lustrous beauty of the pearl has captured  More »

In Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a single rare and costly pearl for which a man would sell all he has. The delicate, lustrous beauty of the pearl has captured the imagination of men and women since the dawn of time. Early cultures worshiped it as a symbol of the moon goddess, a token of perfection. This exquisite gem is formed when an irritant becomes trapped inside the shell of a mollusk, most often an oyster. To protect itself, the animal forms a coating of nacre around the intrusive object, and this eventually may become a pearl. The gem ranges in color from pale white, to rosy pink, to gray or black. In the classical world, the finest pearls came from the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, sometimes traveling for years to reach the palaces of Greece and Rome. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, is said to have dissolved an enormous pearl in wine, which she then drank to impress her lover Marc Antony with her extravagance. In the courts of Renaissance Europe, status was often measured through the size and beauty of one's pearls. Over thousands of years, pearls are one of the few jewelry items to remain continuously in fashion. It is easy to see why. They delight the eye and flatter the wearer, a true gift from nature.   « Less