Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Star Cut Round The original stones were often

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Like all of Dakota Stones items

Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife

Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide

Hematite Dark Gold Plated 2mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Star Cut Round The original stones were oftenHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel gray or silver gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.