The name hematite comes from the Greek word for blood. The hematite is black, but when powdered or fragmented can take colors ranging from ochre red to jet black. An opaque mineral with a dull lustre, it has been known as "black diamond". Historically it was used in the making and coloration of pottery. It was also made into a paste from which beads were made and hardened, and appears commonly today as black beads in costume jewelry. It is cut and polished into cabochons for jewelry and ornaments, fashioned into beads for bracelets and necklaces, and carved into ornamental figures. Hematite is rather variable in its appearence - it can be in reddish brown, ocherous masses, dark silvery-grey scaled masses, silvery-grey crystals, and dark-grey masses, to name a few. It said to be a good healing and grounding stone, it strengthens the body and improve resistantance to life's stresses. Hematite inspire inner life and helps to keep inward peace. This item is a 30" long strand with magnetic hematite and pearl beads charactered by wonderful universal and elective jewelry design for any occasion. Roll the strands to create a bracelet or a suitable and eye-catching necklace, or even a lariat necklace...It's up to you. Have a look at the photo and let your imagination go. The color is as shown in picture. hematite beads size is 8x5mm, pearl beads are about 5x7mm, 30" long and 115carats.