The Alternate March Birthstone

March has a primary birthstone, aquamarine, and a secondary stone, Bloodstone. From the blue colour of the sea to the red-spotted greenstone, March people enjoy varieties of jewellery to pick from.

Bloodstone has been used in jewellery for a very long time. It is mostly carved in a nice pendant or signet ring. It has a hardness of 6.5-7, which makes it a perfect stone for jewellery making.

Aside from this, its amazing colour and unique look help a lot in creating a breath-taking jewellery piece.

So what is a bloodstone?

Bloodstone is a gemstone that is associated with March, various healing properties and religious beliefs. It is a variety of chalcedony of dark green colour with red spot due to the inclusion of iron oxide. Some bloodstones may come without spots, and others may have a more transparent colour with reddish to brownish lines.

It took its name from the red spots on its surface that resemble blood, and due to this, many have considered this unique gemstone healing for bleeding, enhances courage, bravery and resilience.

Recently, especially in the US, people started to revive the magical powers of bloodstone. Many believe that wearing a bloodstone bracelet or placing the stone close to you will positively affect your physical and psychological health. Even though, till this moment, there is no medical or scientific proof of these claims.

Jewellery studded with the bloodstone is believed to have an immediate and the most effective way to benefit from the stone’s healing properties.

The reason is that a necklace with a bloodstone pendant will be closer to your chest than any other way. Therefore, it will have a direct effect on your blood circulation. Also, it will be close to your heart, and it will make the wearer feel safer.

A bloodstone ring or a bracelet will be in direct contact with and touch your bare skin, thus a more effective way to enjoy the blessings of this unique stone.

Aesthetically speaking, having a hairpin studded with tiny dark green with sparkling red spots or an earring with bloodstone dangling from them is without a doubt a masterpiece to adorn yourself with.

Whether this remarkable stone has real healing properties or not, having it as a form of beautiful jewellery will for sure enhance your mood and boost your self-confidence.