Tag Archives: Haematite

haematite men’s wedding ring – custom sterling silver ring

I recently created this custom made haematite men’s wedding ring. It came about because I previously custom made a set of rings for my lovely clients Greg and Lyn.

Unfortunately the previous haematite and silver men’s wedding ring that I had custom made for Greg went off on a journey of its own. Greg and Lyn last saw it at a roadside stop somewhere between Noosa, Queensland and Newcastle, New South Wales. Lyn contacted me to see if I could build Greg another ring! (If you happen to come across this ring, I’d love to hear about it. I always wonder where pieces I’ve made that have been lost end up! I hope someone nice found it and is getting joy out of wearing it. That would be the best outcome!)

I didn’t have another large oval haematite cabochon in my gemstone collection, however I did have a round one the same as Lyn’s, so I made a manly version of her wedding ring which matched hers nicely. Hopefully happy days ensue, and this one does not meet a similar fate!

If you’re interested to learn more about haematite, here is a fascinating article from the CSIRO. It really is a most gorgeous stone. If you would like to know more about such things as the metaphysical properties of the stone, check out my blog post here.

If you’d like your own haematite men’s wedding ring made, do check out the array of gemstones I have available for you. You can find more haematite here. And feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions! I’m always happy to help, and I do love to create beautiful things for lovely people!

A big thank you to Greg and Lyn for choosing me to create for them.

Haematite and Neon Apatite Engagement and Wedding Rings

I made these rings for one of my lovely clients Greg and his partner, for their engagement and wedding bands. Not your average rings!

It was lovely to have them visit my workshop to choose the stones and talk about the design of their rings.

What an honour to make such important symbols for two good people! I wish them every happiness.

Haematite and Sterling Silver Ring

Emma, a gorgeous client of mine, chose this stunning piece of haematite from my gemstone collection to be created into a ring for herself.

The stone is 40mm long, and the colour is so versatile – easy to wear with everything.

Thanks, Emma – you were a delight to work with!

Haematite Cabochons (6mm Round)

The haematite gemstone cabochons shown here are 6mm in diameter, and are available to be handcrafted into custom pieces for you.

Haematite Cabochons

The stunning haematite cabochons shown here are 14mm long. They are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring, pendant or earrings for you.

Haematite

Hematite with Quartz (photo credit Rob Lavinsky)

Haematite is the mineral form of an iron oxide. It can be black to steel or silver-gray; brown to reddish brown; or red. It is mined as the main ore of iron.

BotryoidalHaematite (photo credit Harvard Museum of Natural History)

Gray hematite is typically found in places where there has been standing water or mineral hot springs. Haematite has also been discovered on Mars!

Haematite on Mars (photo credit NASA)

The name haematite is derived from the Greek word for blood ‘αἷμα haima’ as haematite can be red. It is used by jewellers in powdered form (with grease added) for fine polishing and is called rouge.

Red Haematite (Michigan)

Haematite is believed to have grounding properties. It is thought to help reduce the discomfort of leg cramps and broken bones. It is also thought to cleanse the blood, and help with blood-related diseases such as anaemia.

Haematite Sphere (photo credit Manchester Herbs)

There are some lovely haematite cabochons in my gemstone collection. If you’d like something beautiful made, let me know!

Medium Haematite Oval Cabochon

The metallic grey gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Haematite is mined as the main ore of iron. Grey hematite is typically found in places where there has been standing water or mineral hot springs. There is haematite on Mars.

Haematite is thought to help reduce the discomfort of leg cramps and fractures; to cleanse the blood and assist with blood-related problems such as anaemia. It is believed to be inspirational while still keeping you grounded.

I used a similar cabochon to create this custom piece:

Reserved – Huge Haematite Oval Cabochon

PLEASE NOTE: This cabochon is reserved for a lovely client.

The metallic grey gemstone cabochon shown here is 40mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Haematite is mined as the main ore of iron. Grey hematite is typically found in places where there has been standing water or mineral hot springs. There is haematite on Mars.

Haematite Pendant

I made this haematite pendant for Judy, my mother-in-law, as a birthday present.

It’s quite a statement piece!

the silver forge

jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray