| For pain relief in the upper body and head, a | | | | magnetic necklaces with or without accent beads. |
| magnetic necklace is a common choice. A | | | | These accent beads can be magnetic hematite |
| common dilemma, however, among those looking | | | | beads, or some type of non-magnetic bead. |
| to buy is how to choose one. Here are 3 tips to | | | | Higher quality necklaces will sport accents such as |
| use when buying magnetic jewelry for your neck. | | | | hematite, freshwater pearls, or semi-precious |
| Whether you're buying for it pain therapy or for | | | | stones in turquoise, cherry quartz, or agate. |
| just plain looks, you'll need to know several things | | | | These necklaces are more expensive, and also |
| about choosing a magnetic necklace. First, you'll | | | | usually have stronger, higher quality magnets. Be |
| want to be familiar with the types of necklaces | | | | alert that the better lariats will have as many as |
| and how they are designed to be worn. Second, | | | | 48 high powered magnets. 2. Quality - There are |
| you'll need to know about the differences in | | | | two aspects to the quality. The first is the |
| quality. Not only is the quality of the craftsmanship | | | | craftsmanship, and the second is the quality of |
| important, but also the strength and quality of the | | | | materials used. As I've mentioned, higher quality |
| magnets themselves. Lastly, you'll want to | | | | necklaces usually use higher quality accent beads, |
| understand how the differences in magnetic | | | | and more powerful magnets. If you're interested |
| necklaces fits your style. 1. The right type of | | | | in pain relief, powerful magnets are a must. Watch |
| necklace - There are a few styles of magnetic | | | | out for lesser quality products. A high quality |
| necklaces, so you'll want to make sure you get | | | | maker of magnetic jewelry will choose stronger |
| the right one for you. First, is the lariat. Lariat | | | | magnets, and higher quality accents. Look for a |
| necklaces have no clasp, and wrap around your | | | | craftsperson who creates custom-made designs |
| neck using the magnets in them to stay fastened. | | | | in magnetic jewelry, rather than one of the |
| Lariats, also called "wraps" or "snakes," are usually | | | | mass-produced pieces. These custom pieces will |
| 36 or 37 inches, and can be worn in several | | | | more than likely be using higher powered magnets |
| different ways around the neck. They can wrap a | | | | and materials. 3. Style - You'll have to weigh all |
| full turn, or less than a full turn around the neck. | | | | these differences against your personal style. |
| When worn this way the remainder of the beads | | | | Some people love the versatility of the lariat, |
| hang below the neck, usually with the two sides | | | | while others prefer a more traditional look. Some |
| joined in a straight line. They can wrap more than | | | | enjoy the elegance and color of semi-precious |
| one full turn around the neck with a remainder, or | | | | stones, while others prefer the clean high-tech |
| they can coil around the neck like a collar. They | | | | look of the polished black hematite. Cloisonne, lady |
| can also be worn around the wrist or ankle, | | | | bugs, and seasonal beads are very popular. If you |
| although they will obviously coil more times. | | | | weren't familiar with the ins and outs of magnetic |
| Because of their length, these typically have the | | | | necklace buying, I hope this primer has you up to |
| most magnets of any type of necklace. Unlike the | | | | speed. Choosing the right type of necklace is |
| lariat, the other types of magnetic necklaces are | | | | important, especially for pain relief purposes. You'll |
| more like traditional necklaces with a clasp. The | | | | have to decide whether you like the flexibility of |
| difference, of course, is that the clasp is usually | | | | the lariat, or the look of the traditional style. You'll |
| magnetic. These necklaces can be made in | | | | also want to ensure that your necklace has the |
| different sizes, so be sure to get the right size | | | | quality to last. In addition, you'll need it to have the |
| for you. You'll find these necklaces plain, or with | | | | right number of high powered magnets if you're |
| charms that are sometimes magnetic as well. A | | | | wearing it for therapy purposes. Once you've got |
| hematite cross is a popular magnetic charm. You'll | | | | those concerns taken care of, buying to match |
| find both the lariats and the traditional shape | | | | your style is your key to long lasting enjoyment. |