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Evocative & Sensual - Victorian 15K Rose Gold Bloodstone Ring.  This antique ring is crafted from 15K rose gold, hallmarked 15ct on the inside of the band.  Featuring a natural oval shaped bloodstone, exquisite detail and quality workmanship.  This elegant ring is expertly bezel set with a beautiful low profile bloodstone. The emphasize is the richness of the dark green colouration and pigeon blood red inclusions add to the character and visual interest of the gemstone. The rose gold bezel exhibits an exquisite milgrain detail surround, adding a redolent chord of beauty and delicacy. The open-worked split shoulders and detail are reminiscent of an earlier ancient design, adding sensuality and beauty to the design.

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antiquity value of antique pieces. 

Bloodstone is an ancient gem material that was used by the Babylonians (pre-539 BC) to make amulets and talismans with healing properties. The Ancient Egyptians believed bloodstone could make an individual stronger and more stealthy in battle, maybe even invisible to their enemies.

A stone of courage, purification, and noble sacrifice, the bloodstone has a long history of use for its healing properties. It was considered a somewhat magical stone because of its ability to transmute negative energy and purify a space while protecting it at the same time.

Bloodstone is an excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healing stone. It heightens intuition and increases creativity. It is grounding and protecting. Bloodstone draws off negative environmental energy, helping to overcome influences such as geopathic or electromagnetic stress.

Legend says bloodstone was formed when drops of Christ's blood fell and stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. For this reason, it is said to have special powers. Medieval Christians used to carve scenes of the crucifixion of martyrs into bloodstone; therefore they referred to bloodstone as the martyr's stone. There is a very famous bloodstone at the Louvre museum in Paris- it is carved with the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II. 

Where is Bloodstone Found? Most bloodstone in the marketplace today is from India. However, the bloodstone birthstone also comes from parts of Brazil, Australia, China and the United States, among other countries.

Measurements: Face of the ring 19.00 mm  x 10.50 mm 

Stone size: Bloodstone 17.00 mm x 9.00 mm 

Weight: 3.70 grams 

Ring Size: 7 1/4 

Condition: Excellent considering the age. 

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1870