Shungite bracelet Russia A (baroque pearls)

Russian Shungite Bracelet A (Baroque Beads)

Beautiful Russian shungite bracelet, made of polished baroque beads with characteristic shades of black, charcoal gray, and metallic gray.

With its sober and deeply mineral appearance, shungite offers a bracelet that is easy to wear daily. The irregular shapes of the small baroque stones give a natural and authentic style to each piece of jewelry.

This Grade A Russian shungite bracelet is composed of natural polished baroque-shaped stones.

Shungite is a carbonaceous rock particularly known for its high carbon content. It generally exhibits a black to charcoal gray color, with a luster ranging from matte to slightly metallic depending on quality and polishing.

The small baroque stones have irregular and uncalibrated shapes that give the bracelet a very natural look. Some may have a shinier surface while others retain a more matte appearance.

With a length of approximately 17 to 18 cm, this elastic bracelet is suitable for wrists measuring approximately 16 to 18 cm. Its light weight of about 7 g makes it easy to wear daily.

The shapes, dimensions, shades, and surface aspects may vary from one stone to another and from one bracelet to another. Each item is unique.

Features

Stone / rock: Shungite
Nature: Carbon-rich rock
Origin: Russia
Grade: A – Good quality
Shape: Small polished baroque stones
Dimensions: Approximately 17 to 18 cm
Recommended wrist size: 16 to 18 cm
Weight: Approximately 7 g
Assembly: Elastic bracelet
Colors: Black, charcoal gray, dark gray
Appearance: Matte to slightly shiny depending on the stones

Shungite's Virtues in Lithotherapy

In lithotherapy, shungite is traditionally considered an anchoring and protective stone.

It is particularly valued for symbolically promoting re-centering, stability, and connection to the earth, especially during periods when one feels the need to regain more balance.

Shungite is also traditionally used as a stone for protection against negative energies and to promote a more harmonious atmosphere.

Its black color explains its association with the root chakra, traditionally linked to grounding, stability, and a sense of security.

The properties attributed to stones come from lithotherapy traditions and beliefs. They do not replace a diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

What is Shungite?

Shungite is a natural carbon-rich rock, primarily known from deposits located in Russia.

Unlike quartz, amethyst, or tourmaline, it is not a single mineral but a complex carbonaceous rock.

Its composition can vary considerably between specimens, particularly concerning their carbon proportion.

This particularity also explains the differences in appearance observed between different qualities of shungite.

Where Does the Name Shungite Come From?

The name shungite is directly linked to the region of Shunga, in Russian Karelia, historically associated with this rock.

The Republic of Karelia, located in northwest Russia, is the most famous source of shungite and the one with which the stone is traditionally associated in the mineral trade.

Why is Shungite Black?

The black to charcoal gray color of shungite primarily comes from its richness in carbonaceous matter.

Depending on its composition and carbon content, its appearance can vary.