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Carnelian
 Carnelian Stone:
Carneliain is part of the quartz family of gemstones. Carnelian stone has also been known by other names aka "red chalcedony" which is a red agate.
Carnelian is aslo spelled " cornelian". Carnelian has a reddish-orange color. Carnelian is a bit softer than most quartz. Under the Mohs hardness scale it is between 6 and 7.
Carnelian stone has a long history. This stone was once recognized as national stone of the Egyptians, Tibetans and
India. Early Greeks and Romans called Carnelian Stones “Sardius”. Thje Greeks and Romans thought that Carnelian stone would help them keep evil demons and spirits away. By wearing amulets made from Carnelian, one would have more health and energy. It was used for signet rings, and as intaglio (the process or art carving hollowed-out designs in stones.
Carnelian Stone dates back to the Bronze Age. It was used as a decorative art during the Roman times. The Egyptians believed that Carnelian has powers in the afterlike. Specifically, Carnelian would help the pasage of the soul into reaching the after world. This explains why so many Carnelian gemstone have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Egyptians believe Carnelian stones would a person into the after life.
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. Carnelian has also become very popular in making religious items i.e. rosary bead due to its color and translucence.
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.
In astrology, Carnelian stone is the birthstone of Virgo, which is between August 22nd though September 22nd. In
India, it is considered the secondary stone of Scorpios.
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Striking Carnelian stones faceted to SWAROVSKI mini clear crystals. Choose our standard accent crystal color (clear) or make it your own design with a choice of varying colors. The 4mm is available in clear Swarovski Aurora Borealis.
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Striking Carnelian stones faceted to shimmering mini Hematite stones. Indulge in your choice of French wire : Sterling Silver, Silver-Plated, 14 K Gold Fill, or Gold-plated. Wear this piece by itself or for a chic sophistication or make it a matching s
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Striking Carnelian stones dot a long delicate chain. Indulge in a choice of chain : 14 Karat Gold Fill, Gold Plated, Sterling Silver, Silver-plated chain or Brass. Finished with a Silver og Gold clasp. Wear this piece alonge or in multiple layers.
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Striking 8 mm Carnelian stones dot a strands of 4-8mm Hematite stoned interlinked with 4mm mini Heishi gold/silver beads; finished with a precious metal clasp. Indulge in your choice of precious metals : Sterling Silver, Silver-Plated, gold plated or 1
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