Bright spots of Iron Oxide touch the canvas of dark Green Jasper, igniting blood red flickers within the stone. Darkly brooding, mysterious Bloodstone is extremely popular with today's generation. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the red flecks were from the blood of Jesus Christ, which fell from the cross on the hill at Calvary onto the green jasper below. The traditional birthstone for March, Bloodstone was known as the martyr's stone, for it was often used to carve images of the crucifixion. Reward yourself with the elegance of this legendary gemstone.