Vintage Whiting & Davis Hematite ring silver statement piece size 7 1/2 costume jewelry

Vintage Whiting & Davis Hematite ring. This large setting signed Whiting and Davis ring is a size 7 1/2. The hematite stone is set into a raised setting that has a wide thick backing. The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the "blood stone". When arranged like the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the "iron rose". Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. People in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning. A perfect addition to a collection or for a gift for that special someone. ∆ Maker: Whiting & Davis ∆ Material silver tone ∆ Size : see photo ∆ Weight: medium ∆ Condition: In good vintage pre-owned condition.Has some silver wear on the very edges of the back band ∆ Lovely patina! Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. If you would like to see our other cufflinks and items in our store please click here : https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques March34, 2014