Bloodstone
· Bloodstone
Bloodstone is an opaque green stone with spotted red inclusions in the Quartz family.
It's a form of chalcedony, like carnelian and chrysoprase. It is a very easy-to-care-for stone.Bloodstone makes great looking beads and cabochons.Bloodstone is a March birthstone. (see our Birthstone List)
Folklore, Legend, Healing Properties:
Since ancient times, Bloodstone has been believed to be an effective cure for blood related diseases.Ancient warriors believed that it would stop bleeding if they pressed it to a wound.Many athletes wear bloodstone "power bead" bracelets, with the belief that it will enhance their stamina.
· The Christian legend of the bloodstone:
The bloodstone back in Christ time was a stone they gave each other as a sign of reverence. It is said that back then it was just a green stone. They placed it under the cross of Christ, when they pierced his side,his blood fell on the stone – hence came the red spots on the stone we now know as the bloodstone. I like to wear this stone to remind me of the blood Jesus shed for our salvation – this stone is great for baptismBloodstone can be cleaned very easily. If it's set as a cabochon in gold or silver, it can be polished with any commercial jewelry polish. After polishing, the jewelry should be rinsed with clean hot water and then dried with a soft cloth.
Bloodstone is a dark green Jasper with spots of reddish iron oxide. (Though some smaller stones do not have red spots.) ** It is also called Heliotrope. In ancient times, this stone when polished was said to reflect the sun.** Bloodstone is thought to enhance courage and promote understanding of the benefits of hard-earned victories, and therefore it is known as "Stone of the Warrior." It frees the wearer's energy to explore the unknown and take chances, and it is a good stone for those who are self-employed.** This is a very porous stone, and will reject its polish if placed in water.** In ancient times, Bloodstones were thought to slow bleeding. They were used to assist in labor and delivery, and to purify toxic blood.** Bloodstone is a claming stone, removing distractions that might cause a person to walk into dangerous situations.** The blend of red and green, which are opposites on the color wheel, are thought to allow Bloodstone to help integrate and blend opposites. This makes it a good stone to give to lovers who are very different from each other.** Legend has it that Bloodstone was formed when drops of Christ's blood fell on green Jasper at the foot of the cross. Thus, it is a highly revered stone among certain Christian groups. Medieval Christians often used Bloodstone to carve scenes of the crucifixion and martyrs, which helped it gain the name "The Martyr's Stone."** Bloodstone is a birthstone for March.
This is one of my favorite stones, because of its beauty and the because of the Christian legend behind it!
Bloodstone is an opaque green stone with spotted red inclusions in the Quartz family.
It's a form of chalcedony, like carnelian and chrysoprase. It is a very easy-to-care-for stone.Bloodstone makes great looking beads and cabochons.Bloodstone is a March birthstone. (see our Birthstone List)
Folklore, Legend, Healing Properties:
Since ancient times, Bloodstone has been believed to be an effective cure for blood related diseases.Ancient warriors believed that it would stop bleeding if they pressed it to a wound.Many athletes wear bloodstone "power bead" bracelets, with the belief that it will enhance their stamina.
· The Christian legend of the bloodstone:
The bloodstone back in Christ time was a stone they gave each other as a sign of reverence. It is said that back then it was just a green stone. They placed it under the cross of Christ, when they pierced his side,his blood fell on the stone – hence came the red spots on the stone we now know as the bloodstone. I like to wear this stone to remind me of the blood Jesus shed for our salvation – this stone is great for baptismBloodstone can be cleaned very easily. If it's set as a cabochon in gold or silver, it can be polished with any commercial jewelry polish. After polishing, the jewelry should be rinsed with clean hot water and then dried with a soft cloth.
Bloodstone is a dark green Jasper with spots of reddish iron oxide. (Though some smaller stones do not have red spots.) ** It is also called Heliotrope. In ancient times, this stone when polished was said to reflect the sun.** Bloodstone is thought to enhance courage and promote understanding of the benefits of hard-earned victories, and therefore it is known as "Stone of the Warrior." It frees the wearer's energy to explore the unknown and take chances, and it is a good stone for those who are self-employed.** This is a very porous stone, and will reject its polish if placed in water.** In ancient times, Bloodstones were thought to slow bleeding. They were used to assist in labor and delivery, and to purify toxic blood.** Bloodstone is a claming stone, removing distractions that might cause a person to walk into dangerous situations.** The blend of red and green, which are opposites on the color wheel, are thought to allow Bloodstone to help integrate and blend opposites. This makes it a good stone to give to lovers who are very different from each other.** Legend has it that Bloodstone was formed when drops of Christ's blood fell on green Jasper at the foot of the cross. Thus, it is a highly revered stone among certain Christian groups. Medieval Christians often used Bloodstone to carve scenes of the crucifixion and martyrs, which helped it gain the name "The Martyr's Stone."** Bloodstone is a birthstone for March.
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