This is a very potent Hand Forged and Hand Wrapped Indian Bloodstone set in Merlin's Gold! This pendant is approximately 1.28" in length x .87" in width x .61" in depth! 11.3 grams. Bloodstones were believed to be a magical stone in ancient times. Touching the stone simply stopped hemorrhages. Ancient warriors carried with bloodstone amulets to stop the bleeding whenever they had wounds. In the middle ages, Babylonians used engraved bloodstone in their divination. Together with the ancient Egyptians, they used the stone to defeat their enemies. They employed the stone's abilities by increasing personal strength. This was also believed to make one invisible when they wanted others to focus elsewhere. This is also known as the Mother Goddess stone associated with the Isis, Horus and the Black Madonna images. It was also believed that bloodstone had special powers for reasons that as it was formed when drops of blood fell and stained jasper at the foot where Jesus was crucified. It was dubbed the "Martyr's Stone" as it was used in sculptures representing martyrdom and flagellation. Metaphysical Attributes of Merlin's Gold. This pendant is wrapped in Merlin's Gold! Merlin's Gold is Bronze. Bronze has been used throughout the centuries for sculptures lasting centuries and for personal adornment. and is called Gold because of the color and also because of the durability. Merlin's Gold looks virtually identical to 18 Kt Gold.