Macrame bracelet with sterling silver, lapis lazuli, pyrite and hematite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Hematite

Metal Sterling Silver

Stone Colour  Dark Blue with Golden Shimmers (Lapis Lazuli), Gold Metallic (Pyrite), Silver Metallic (Hematite)

Stone Shape Spherical and Wheel (Lapis Lazuli), Spherical (Pyrite), Square (Hematite)

Stone Size ~ 6mm and 6mm x 3mm (Lapis Lazuli), 6mm (Pyrite), 4mm x 4mm (Hematite)

Bracelet length ~ 20cm  

STONE DETAILS

Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli comes from the Persian word ”lazhuward” (sky blue). It is a silicon mineral and belongs in the group of tectosilicate minerals. Lapis Lazuli has strong blue color, due to Lazurite, which is the main component of Lapis Lazuli. It contains also calsite (white), sodalite (blue) and pyrite (“gold” shimmers). It is characterized by the hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs and the Isometric crystal system. Lapis Lazuli can be found in different countries, including Afghanistan, the USA, Canada, Argentina, India, Pakistan, Russia and Chile.

Pyrite The word “pyrite” is taken from the Greek word «pyr» meaning Fire. That name was given to the mineral, as Pyrite was used to spark flames to light fires. Pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron disulfide, which is characterized by the cubic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru, the USA, Bolivia and Spain.  

Hematite The word Hematite comes from the Greek word “aima” which means Blood, due to the red coloration found in some varieties of Hematite. It is an Iron Oxide, which is characterized by the hexagonal crystal system and the hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Hematite can be found in various countries, including Brazil, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.  

STONE PROPERTIES

Lapis Lazuli  Lapis Lazuli is referred to as the Erotic stone and is connected to Aphrodite.  Useful in attracting new friends, and ensuring the continuing love of old ones. It helps eliminate stress, and produce feelings of peace and harmony. Protects against negative energy, calms frazzled nerves, and ensures peaceful slumber. It is said to be helpful with headaches, reduce blood pressure and high temperature, and guard against dysmenorrhoea. It is also thought to assist against epilepsy and strokes. In the Zodiac field, Lapis Lazuli is attached to Saggitarius, Pisces, Virgo and Libra.

Pyrite Pyrite is characterized as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and good luck. In the field of feng shui it is considered as one of the more influential minerals for prosperity and food fortune. It possesses positive energy, strength and productivity. It increases feelings of self worth and self confidence. It blocks negative energy and inhibits melancholy and anxiety, so extinguishing danger from those fields. It is believed to help with any problems involving bones, and resolves minor problems of the DNA system. In addition to all this, it helps calm the digestive system and improves memory function. In the zodiac sphere, Pyrite belongs to Aries, Libra and Leo.

Hematite Hematite helps concentration and the absorption of information, and encourages original thought, improving brain function. At the same time it encourages strength of conviction and encourages self confidence, willpower and dependability. It is successful in ensuring protection by preventing the appearance of negative forces. Hematite harmonizes mind, body and spirit. Last but not least, it is strongly felt that this stone plays a leading role in the health and circulation of the blood, and helps in the prevention of muscle cramps. In the zodiac field, it is associated with Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio and Aquarius.