Here is a small but impressive collection of 73 pieces of flat hexagonal-shaped Bloodstone beads believed to have come from Brazil - and would make an exciting addition to any bead collection.
It’s always nice to have a selection of semi-precious beads on hand to use when creating a lovely pair of earrings, a bracelet or necklace dangle, or even a keyring feature.
Bloodstone is a variety of Jasper, dark green in colour- with beautiful red streaks and flecks.
It is said to assist in heightening intuition, self-esteem, and courage, and is a stone believed to also help enhance endurance and increase physical strength.
The majority of the world’s Bloodstone is found in India – though substantial deposits have also been found in Brazil, Madagascar, China, Australia, and some areas in the United States.
Aside from Bloodstone, our worldwide bead repository also contains a number of highly prized semi-precious stones which include Mother of Pearl, Onyx, Rose, Clear, Strawberry, & Cherry Quartz, Moonstone, Blue Lace & Moss Agate, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Green Fluorite, Peridot, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Sunstone, Tiger Eye, Mookaite, Peridot, Black, Mahogany, & Snowflake Obsidian, Carnelian, African & Himalayan Turquoise, Opal Art, Golden Amphibole, Red & Rainforest Jasper, Kyanite, Malachite, Aventurine, Prehnite, Chrysoprase, Green Diopside, Tourmaline, and Haematite,
This Bloodstone collection weighs 42 grams, while the beads cost $0.333 each.
The accompanying photos illustrate what to expect in your order; please note that some images have been enlarged to show detail.