Victorian Bloodstone Cabochon Bracelet jade while there were some weapons

while there were some weapons made of gold and silver

fuelled be a greatly renewed popular interest in the region's ancient ruins and culture

The stone is expertly carved with superb attention to detail

and you'll see a set of magnified images: scenes from the British Empire Exhibition of 1924

- Kingis Quair

Victorian Bloodstone Cabochon Bracelet jade while there were some weaponsStriking antique bracelet made up of six huge bloodstone cabochons in silver bezel settings. Probably made in Edinburgh, bloodstone comes from the Hebridean isle of Rm off the west coast of Scotland. The stones display a gorgeous deep, moody green colour with flecks of red variously scattered throughout. Crafted in sterling silver and dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870. Scottish "pebble" jewellery became popular during the 19th century,