Protection, balance, and power
This is a nice looking bracelet.  I got the hematite/obsidian/evil eye.  It is double row.  It is packaged in a little plastic case and comes with a polishing cloth.  It is supposed to give you power from the tiger’s eye/evil eye, protection from the obsidian, and balance from the hematite.  Whether you buy into that or not is your business.  I tend to be a bit of a new age hippie, and I think belief powers strong energies, both positive and negative.  I try to do what I can to promote as much positive energy as I can while deflecting the negative.<br />As far as protection, I need all that I can get.<br />This bracelet is pretty chic and nice looking.  I’m not sure it goes with everything, but I will probably wear it just about everywhere.  Unfortunately, my work has a no jewelry policy, so I can’t wear it there.  It is also reasonably priced and affordable for just about anyone.<br />The only downside I’ve found is the cinch.  It is a cinch knot with an obsidian bead on each end.  It’s common enough in bracelets like this, and tightens and loosens easily enough.  The only problem (see my picture) is that after cinching, you end up with quite a bit of string and the two beads hanging down.  They can be tucked under, and I suppose I will do this, but I’m worried about catching it on something.  The string seems fairly durable, and I hope it holds up.<br />5 stars for the idea, looks, and price of the bracelet minus one star for the cinching mechanism.  A solid 4 stars for me.
Rating: 4 stars