Victorian 22ct Bloodstone Signet Ring silver and whole suits were made

and whole suits were made of jade plaques during the Han dynasty (206BC to AD 220) utilising the stone's otherworldly magic to preserve the bodies of the dead

John William Lockwood

6cm (including chain)

and the artist was apparently quite familiar with both the anatomy of the creature

Victorian 22ct Bloodstone Signet Ring silver and whole suits were madeVictorian bloodstone signet ring dating from 1853. Small oval bloodstone panel, suitable for simple imagery or monogram. Intaglio Carving only. Inscription is possible inside the band. *** Ring size: K or 5. 25 US. Resizeable for 55. Head size: 7. 7mm by 5. 6mm Stone: Bloodstone Hallmarks: English, Birmingham, 22ct Gold, 1853, WS Maker's Mark Condition: Good antique condition, the ring appears to have been made from two wedding bands