Hematite – Quality Loose Gemstones for Jewellery Making
Hematite gemstones are definitely one of the most eye catching stones within the Cooksongold range. An iron mineral that has a dark, gunmetal lustre and a high shine surface finish, hematite stones are a visually pleasing choice of gemstone.
Here at Cooksongold we stock a growing range of hematite stones available in semi-precious round bead strands and cabochon stones.
Gemstone Specifications: Hematite stones measure 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale of hardness. A relatively softer stone than most, it is advised that care is taken during the design process to ensure the stone is not damaged. A natural stone, hematite is a mineral form of iron oxide. It is advised that due to the nature of the stone, each will vary in colour and have slight inclusions that may be visible. Our stock offering of hematite includes semi-precious round beads, tube beads and cube beads as well as oval and round Cabochon stones in sizes starting from 2mm and going up to 15.00mm. Strands are sold in 15-15.5 and 16”/40cm sizes.
Like all gemstones here at Cooksongold, we offer a multi-buy discount on hematite stones so you can easily stock up, ideal for the busier seasons and for bulk orders. Find the perfect hematite stone for your jewellery making project, part of the unbeatable, high quality range of gemstones from Cooksongold.