bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
ˈbləd-ˌstōn 
: a green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots resembling blood
called also heliotrope
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For those partial to verdant hues, brands offered a smorgasbord from malachite, bloodstone and natural aventurine, to enamel and ceramic in a gradient from tenderest tones to ready-to-rumble khaki.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The dial combines materials and textures: a bloodstone center with natural inclusions, a mother-of-pearl small seconds counter and a peripheral guilloché ring inspired by the brickwork of Zenith’s manufacture in Le Locle.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
It was also believed that bloodstone would bring strength and health to those who wear it.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Another highlight is the Petrvs Horse signet ring in 18-karat yellow gold, which features a beautiful bloodstone and an engraved horse inspired by ancient coins and stone carvings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
In addition to glowing red in an otherwise black-and-white world, the bloodstone gives its possessor enhanced strength, protection and longevity.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The dial combines materials and textures: a bloodstone center with natural inclusions, a mother-of-pearl small seconds counter and a peripheral guilloché ring inspired by the brickwork of Zenith’s manufacture in Le Locle.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
It was also believed that bloodstone would bring strength and health to those who wear it.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Another highlight is the Petrvs Horse signet ring in 18-karat yellow gold, which features a beautiful bloodstone and an engraved horse inspired by ancient coins and stone carvings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
In addition to glowing red in an otherwise black-and-white world, the bloodstone gives its possessor enhanced strength, protection and longevity.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
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“Bloodstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodstone. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
-ˌstōn
: a green quartz with red spots
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