Vintage Hematite Necklace Brass Fresh Water Pearls

This was my grandmothers. Made of Hematite beads, brass beads and fresh water pearls. This has some tarnish of the brass and clasp. This is a weighty necklace. Hematite is a heavy bead. Approx 23.5”in length. Hematite, Also known as hematine beads and hemalike (hemalyke) beads, hematite beads are made from a silvery, shiny opaque gemstone that looks metallic. This semiprecious gemstone is a perennial favorite with jewelry designers, and is great in guy jewelry