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Blood Stone (Chalcedony) Necklace

This necklace is strung up with graduated antique round beads combined with 18 k gold spacers. The dark green of bloodstone is spotted with red, due to the presence of iron oxides. It is widely used in decorative carvings and Roman cameos. In the Middle Ages bloodstones was believed to have special powers, as the red spots were thought to be the blood of Christ. 

Height: 64cm

Weight: 137g

Code: Pnen

Shipping: $15 (Domestic shipping within USA only. Enquire for international shipping.)

Price ($530)