Drilled Skull - Bloodstone

These skull pendants are drilled and include a black cord which slips through the centre.

Skulls are popular in the world of design but before they were trendy, skulls were considered a symbol of power. Skulls are one of the most ancient symbols known to man, representing life and humanity. People adorn themselves with amulets shaped into skulls to serve as a personal talisman. They can also be considered a reminder of death and mortality, people often wear them as memorial jewellery.

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope is solid green jasper dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide. One of the oldest gemstones known to mankind, the use of which has been recorded from ancient times. This bloodstone comes from India.

As a healing stone it has been used to calm, ground, revitalize and reduce emotional stress since antiquity. Bloodstone is said to strengthen the heart, spleen and bone marrow.