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Magical - Vintage Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bloodstone Gents Ring.  This vintage ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K on the inside of the band, and a makers mark.   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 gold bezel exhibits a polished finish adding contrast to the textured Etruscan Revival decoration (a granular pattern is a characteristic often seen on ancient jewelry) The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit.   This wonderful Vintage ring has an ancient feel, is beautifully made and exudes class and elegance.  Most definitely a gentleman's ring who appreciated ancient artistic influences. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring.  Note: See the last two photos of granular pattern in ancient jewelry. 

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.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Face of the ring 14.00 mm  x 12.00 mm 

Stone size: Bloodstone 12.00 mm x 9.00 mm 

Weight: 9.00 grams 

Ring Size: 10

Condition: Excellent  

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1970