Necklaces

Hi all, this is my very first msg and of a not important frivolous nature ... Q. Is it ok for me to wear a haematite necklace? I have heard that haematite is magnetic. I had my pmaker fitted in March 2012 a week after a triple CABG and my chest is still too uncomfortable to wear any necklaces but one day I hope to feel well enough to deck myself out in finery!!

Ms LeisurelyD

4 Comments

Not Frivolous !

by IAN MC - 2012-08-25 07:08:02

Hi Leisurely ( great name that ! )

Naturally occurring solid lumps of haematite are fairly rare and pretty expensive . Most jewellery, which calls itself haematite, is manufacured by fusing together haematite powder and then it is magnetised to give it it's claimed health properties.

Chances are that your necklace is magnetic.... hold it next to a paper clip and find out. I, personally, wouldn't hang anything magnetic near to my pacemaker even if it is a weak magnetic field. Why do it, when there is lots of non-magnetic stuff around ?

I THINK that magnetic haematite jewellery does carry a warning that it shouldn't be used by people with PMs but I may be wrong on that.

Ian

little magnets

by natandhop - 2012-08-25 11:08:20

Good morning yall! :O)

My pm is now 5 months old and I have chosen not to wear magnetic name tags - gone back to the "old fashioned stick pins". It may be silly and I may be able to wear them, but I'm gonna be overly cautious for a while.

Just in case I forget there is something new in me (he,he,he), I'm using the stick pin name tag as a constant reminder. I don't like them, but I love having a consistent heart beat that I no longer have to worry about it stopping.

Happy Saturday from "cool" Georgia.
Natalie

Ian's on the right track

by polrbear - 2012-08-25 12:08:21

Test the necklace. Haematite itself is magnetically susceptible, but can be magnetized. So, if it's merely susceptible, not to worry. If it generates a magnetic field, it isn't worth the risk.

Dustin

Necklaces

by LeisurelyD - 2012-08-28 11:08:34

Thanking y'all for comments - I've tested for magnetic quality with a paper clip and also a fridge magnet and my necklace doesn't seem to be at all magnetic but I am still very wary!! It wasn't sold as bearing any health properties; is 25" of very attractive and heavy, dark grey beads, a gift from Namibia, probably synthetic!! I don't think I will risk it - I tend to avoid handbags with magnetic fasteners tho' I'm hardly likely to hang them round my neck :)

LeisurelyD

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