Hematite jewelry carries the weight and luster of iron ore transformed into wearable form. This dense mineral scores 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and contains up to 70% iron content, giving it that signature gunmetal shine. Our collection pairs natural hematite with .925 sterling silver across 130,231 available pieces. Each stone shows the metallic gray-to-black coloring that forms deep within the earth where iron oxide crystallizes under pressure. Browse rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets featuring this grounding stone.
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Hematite is an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3, containing up to 70% iron. It forms in sedimentary environments and hydrothermal veins where iron-rich solutions cool and crystallize.
Hematite rates 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it moderately durable for jewelry. It resists scratching better than softer stones but should be stored separately from harder gems like sapphire or diamond.
The name hematite derives from the Greek "haima" meaning blood, because the mineral leaves a red streak when scratched on unglazed ceramic. Its powdered form also appears reddish due to the iron content oxidizing.