Natural stone magnets used in this type of jewelry include pieces of magnetite or magnetized hematite, but man-made magnets may be used as well. Much of the hematite, both magnetic and non-magnetic ends up being synthetic, while magnetite is naturally magnetic. This makes magnetite extremely difficult to demagnetize.



There are several varieties of Magnetic jewelry. Some are of the metal type, often made of plated metal, stainless steel or titanium. Some are made from the magnetic stones themselves, and polished to a luster. Some are even made from a material with magnets woven in.

Since the metal magnetic jewelry has the magnets mounted on the skin-facing side, these magnets can come loose and fall out. No matter what type of jewelry you're buying, the purpose is to perform magnetic therapy on the appropriate part of your body while you are wearing it.

Magnetic jewelry is becoming increasingly popular in the US, and is reported to have more than 120 million users worldwide. It has been common practice for many years in some areas of the world to use magnets for healing purposes. The medical benefits of magnets have been touted since the days of ancient Greece, when Hypocrites reportedly used the magnetic rock lodestone to treat sterility.

Magnetic jewelry can be made into necklaces, anklets, and bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Although you can use it to relieve pain in many parts of the body, do not buy a magnetic bracelet and expect it to take away your back pain. Magnetic jewelry is also made into rings for treating pain in the fingers and hands.

Magnetic jewelry is not a medical device, and no medical guarantees are given. The theories on how it works vary, and it is sometimes claimed to enhance blood flow by affecting charged ions in the blood. It has also been said to stop pain signals from traveling the brain.

Many times, people will ask us how magnets heal. The answer, of course is that they do not heal. The magnets themselves do not actually heal anything, but allow the body to heal itself.

Magnets are known to have a positive effect on living tissue. In one study, plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Man showed that static magnets could be used to speed wound healing. In China, magnets are regularly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease.

Some scientific research may indicate that magnets increase the production of endorphins. Endorphins are the body's natural pain killers. This may be why a Vanderbilt researcher said that it can be as effective as a shot of morphine.

Magnetic jewelry has been reported by users to have many benefits, including professional athletes and celebrities. Although not intended to be sold as a medical device, magnetic jewelry is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative therapy for aches and pains.