Like your very own piece of the red rock desert of Arizona, Blood Jasper (also known as Bloodstone) is an earthy and powerful charm. Each stone is absolutely unique with delicate black veining running through the burnt-red-orange color. We handwrap each gemstone with sterling silver wire for an artful touch, and suspend it from a ring that can slide on or off our many charm necklace chains or onto a chain of your own. Wear it alone or layered with other charms for a cool, personalized look. Approx. 1" long.

Bloodstone is the traditional zodiac stone of Aries, March 21 - April 20. It is a variety of Jasper with extra iron oxide, and is also known as Blood Jasper. Bloodstone has been treasured since ancient times and was often carved into religious images by Medieval Christians.

Known as the stone of strength, vitality, and courage, Bloodstone promotes honesty, integrity, and healing in relationships. A centering and grounding stone, it helps to clear obstacles while giving strength and purpose to "present time" awareness. Bloodstone is said to aid in attracting abundance and prosperity to the wearer. It supports the 1st or Root Chakra.

Charm style tips: We have a huge selection of charm necklaces, and lots of cool charm pendant drops for you to layer on our necklaces, making it easy to mix-and-match drops & necklaces of different colors & lengths. Have fun!

• You can select one necklace, and hang from one to many charms on it for a fun, funky, personalized look. Experiment with different colors and textures together! If you wear multiple charms it always looks best to have the "largest" charm near the middle of the bunch.

• Or you can "layer" by wearing multiple necklaces with one or more of the necklaces sporting the charm pendants. This multi-strand look works best if you make sure all the necklaces are slightly different lengths. Try mixing colors, textures and lengths!

• You can also hook two charm necklaces end-to-end to create a long necklace of 30" or more that is great to wear alone or with your charms as pendants! This works especially well over sweaters or tunics, and is a great fashionable look that gives you more options and wear-value for your jewelry.

• Create a charm "bracelet" by hooking charm necklaces end-to-end and wrapping them around your wrist multiple times! You can add charm drops for more interest if you want.

• Make a "belly chain" by hooking charm necklaces end-to-end and wearing them around your sexy waist! This can be a great belt for a tunic, too.