Bloodstone Ring | Antique Bloodstone Ring iris pendant Very young children often wore

Very young children often wore tiny rings or bracelets for special occasions and photographs when supervised by the watchful eye of their parents

This eye-catching piece features a profile of a young woman carved from one solid piece of sardonyx

The pendant was originally a brooch (circa 1925-1935) transformed by removing the pin findings and welding on a sterling silver bail

Our jeweler created this remarkable piece by marrying a pharaoh figure from an antique stickpin (circa 1910) with a richly detailed 18k gold medallion

confirming purity and ensuring the integrity of the piece

Bloodstone Ring | Antique Bloodstone Ring iris pendant Very young children often woreBloodstone is a deep green chalcedony with tiny flecks of red iron oxide scattered throughout. Worn since ancient times, the stone has been fabled to increase athletic endurance, stop bleeding, and protect against poison. This bloodstone ring (circa 1900 1910) features a deeply saturated bloodstone set into a simple 10k gold mounting. The ring is in good condition with light surface wear to the bloodstone and two small crimps on the rim of the band.