| 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. |
| you'll need to know about the differences in | | | | 2. Quality - There are two aspects to the quality. |
| quality. Not only is the quality of the craftsmanship | | | | The first is the craftsmanship, and the second is |
| important, but also the strength and quality of the | | | | the quality of materials used. As I've mentioned, |
| magnets themselves. Lastly, you'll want to | | | | higher quality necklaces usually use higher quality |
| understand how the differences in magnetic | | | | accent beads, and more powerful magnets. If |
| necklaces fits your style. | | | | you're interested in pain relief, powerful magnets |
| 1. The right type of necklace - There are a few | | | | are a must. Watch out for lesser quality products. |
| styles of magnetic necklaces, so you'll want to | | | | A high quality maker of magnetic jewelry will |
| make sure you get the right one for you. First, is | | | | choose stronger magnets, and higher quality |
| the lariat. Lariat necklaces have no clasp, and | | | | accents. Look for a craftsperson who creates |
| wrap around your neck using the magnets in | | | | custom-made designs in magnetic jewelry, rather |
| them to stay fastened. Lariats, also called "wraps" | | | | than one of the mass-produced pieces. These |
| or "snakes," are usually 36 or 37 inches, and can | | | | custom pieces will more than likely be using higher |
| be worn in several different ways around the | | | | powered magnets and materials. |
| neck. | | | | 3. Style - You'll have to weigh all these differences |
| They can wrap a full turn, or less than a full turn | | | | against your personal style. Some people love the |
| around the neck. When worn this way the | | | | versatility of the lariat, while others prefer a more |
| remainder of the beads hang below the neck, | | | | traditional look. Some enjoy the elegance and |
| usually with the two sides joined in a straight line. | | | | color of semi-precious stones, while others prefer |
| They can wrap more than one full turn around | | | | the clean high-tech look of the polished black |
| the neck with a remainder, or they can coil | | | | hematite. Cloisonne, lady bugs, and seasonal beads |
| around the neck like a collar. They can also be | | | | are very popular. |
| worn around the wrist or ankle, although they will | | | | If you weren't familiar with the ins and outs of |
| obviously coil more times. Because of their length, | | | | magnetic necklace buying, I hope this primer has |
| these typically have the most magnets of any | | | | you up to speed. Choosing the right type of |
| type of necklace. | | | | necklace is important, especially for pain relief |
| Unlike the lariat, the other types of magnetic | | | | purposes. You'll have to decide whether you like |
| necklaces are more like traditional necklaces with | | | | the flexibility of the lariat, or the look of the |
| a clasp. The difference, of course, is that the | | | | traditional style. |
| clasp is usually magnetic. These necklaces can be | | | | You'll also want to ensure that your necklace has |
| made in different sizes, so be sure to get the | | | | the quality to last. In addition, you'll need it to have |
| right size for you. You'll find these necklaces plain, | | | | the right number of high powered magnets if |
| or with charms that are sometimes magnetic as | | | | you're wearing it for therapy purposes. Once |
| well. A hematite cross is a popular magnetic | | | | you've got those concerns taken care of, buying |
| charm. | | | | to match your style is your key to long lasting |
| You'll find both the lariats and the traditional shape | | | | enjoyment. |