Description
Antique Victorian bloodstone locket in 18 karat (750) gold. Locket pendant set with bloodstone cabochons on each side. The blood jasper, also known as “martyr’s stone”, is set off by a frieze of twisted gold. The oval-shaped medallion opens to conceal a photograph protected by a movable glass element. Late 19th century pendant, Victorian period, France.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions (including setting): 37 x 15 x 10 mm
Blood jasper size: 14 x 9.5 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 4.52 gr
Gemological point: Bloodstone, also called “martyr stone” or “heliotrope jasper” is a dark green jasper. Its particularity is that it is strewn with red pellets of iron oxide (inclusions). It is called “sanguine” or “martyr” because its red inclusions are reminiscent of drops of blood. This is why this jasper has often been used to make religious jewellery such as crosses, in reference to the suffering of Christ.
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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