Carnelian Stone Jewelry

 Carnelian Stone:

The Carnelian stone can be described as a translucent stone with a dark brownish orange to reddish orange color. Carnelian's colors can also be dark brownish organe which is very common in men's rings.   Carnelian is one of the hardness quartz. In fact, it is listed a number 7 on the Moh’s scale. The Moh scale is an instrument used to measure the hardness of a gemstone.   Carnelian is similar to sard. Both Carnelian and sard have very similar compound. Both are varieties of the silica minderal chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide, which gives it the pale ornage color.

In the fashion jewelry industry it is generally cut in a highly polished rounded style called the cabochon shape. Carnelian is often used as a semi-precious gemstone . It is used often in making rings for men. Carnelian is very sutiable for making earrings and necklaces as seen in our selection at Dickielee.com. Carnelian also works well in jewelry made with gold or silver.

In astrology, Carnelian stone is the birthstone of Virgo, which is between August 22^nd though September 22^nd. In India, it is considered the secondary stone of Scorpios.  

Carnelian stones have has been known throughout history to promote positive thoughts, and optimism. Carelain is known to cleanse the blood and heps with healing.  It is believed to provide a tranquil state of mind and ease anxiety and also prevent insomnia. Other beliefs include protection against evil, of continuation of hope and comfort, and of good luck.