#HemCarvedOlive SET

10mm Beads of Brown Carved Vintage Style Olive Wood beads from Bethlehem, 10mm Hematite Beads 
 
Olive trees are well known as a source of fruit and oil, but what many people aren't aware is that the wood itself is among the hardiest of all fruit trees. Its fine, closed pore finish and resistance to fungi, disease and fire makes it a versatile wood for kitchen utensils, such as the mortar and pestle, yet also for jewelry craft - namely Olive Wood Beads (also known as "Bethlehem Rosary Beads").
 
Hematite is a kind of iron ore that is made up of iron oxide crystals. It is a trigonal crystal system member that may be found in rocks and soil. Hematite has a metallic sheen and comes in a variety of colors ranging from black to grey and silver, as well as reddish-brown variations. Hematite has the properties of grounding and protection