Subtle and warm, this is an understated but beautifully made Bloodstone ring. In the signet style, great as a man's pinky ring or a mid finger ring. The Bloodstone has a low profile with a delicate serrated edge around the stone.

The mineral aggregate heliotrope (from Greek ἥλιος, hḗlios “Sun”, τρέπειν, trépein “to turn”), also known as bloodstone, is a variety of jasper.

The "classic" bloodstone is green jasper with red. Inclusions in the stone, which are naturally formed, become the red blood markings you will see.

The name "heliotrope" derives from various ancient notions about the manner in which the mineral reflects light. These are described, e.g., by Pliny the Elder (Nat. Hist. 37.165).

Gemstone: Bloodstone
Cut: Flat Rectangle Cabochon
Measurements: 8.4 x 7 x 1.8 mm

Width: 9.2 - 2 mm wide / 3 mm high off the finger
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Markings: hallmarked with makers mark CJ
Finger Size: 7.75 (inquire about sizing options)
Weight: 2 grams
Circa: 1975
Condition Rating: 8 (stone has recently been secured and ring has had a light polish)