Carnelian is an archaic gemstone, used by man since the dawn of time, from Bronze Age, and possibly Stone Age, tribe people to Ancient Greeks, Persians and Egyptians, by owning one you are continuing this line of history.
Visit any museum which has artifacts from the ancient world and you are sure to see some carnelian, perhaps a beaded necklace, a lucky amulet or decorating the timeworn crown of a king. The deep rusty orange colored gemstones worn smooth by countless touches seem to glow as if alive. Even though this gemstone seems so exotic and unusual it is very affordable and appeals to jewelry lovers and collectors alike and its reputation as a stone of health and protection is unparalleled.
Some gemstones show a distinct or dramatic change in color under different light sources. Look at a garnet under electric or artificial light and it could look red, take it outside into the sunlight and all of a sudden it is green!
This remarkable effect only occurs in a few gemstones, Alexandrite, Garnet and some Sapphires being the most well known but does NOT occur in carnelian. To see our stock of color-change gemstones, please click here. Gem Selects is a great place to buy loose gems and seems to have a wide selection of sizes, shapes, and color as well as reasonable prices. Though I only dabble in making earrings this is my purchase from here and I love the pieces I have bought - 6 pairs of various gems.
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Carnelian, in its beautiful shades of orange, stimulates the Sacral Chakra. Carnelian encourages acceptance of the cycle of life and helps remove the fear of death.
As an ancient stone, it was used to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife. It gives courage and promotes positive life choices. Carnelian is a crystal of action, overcoming procrastination or indecision.
It encourages one to stop waiting for dreams to appear, and stimulates the courage to embrace change and Divine Will to begin to make one's highest goals happen. Cleavage: None Fracture: Uneven, splintery, conchoidal. Hardness: 7 Specific Gravity: 2. It was also believed to be able to stop nightmares.
Kunz , a turn of the century gemologist and historian declared that the wearing of carnelians is recommended to those who have a weak voice or are timid in speech, for the warm-colored stone will give them the courage they lack so that they will speak both boldly and well. Carnelian is also used to promote peace and harmony, and to rid the wearer of depression.
It promotes courage, motivation, creativity, concentration, patience, and self trust. Physically, carnelian has been said to be able to stimulate metabolism, heal lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, and neuralgia. What's My Birthstone? White Topaz. Lab Alexandrite. Black Onyx. Pink Tourmaline. Blue Topaz. What does your birthday say about you? Carnelian is traditionally known to guard against falling masonry and accidents with tools. Today it guards the home from theft, fire, storm or accident.
Carnelian lends the courage needed to help overcome difficulties and defend a cause. It promotes idealism, a sense of community and pragmatism. Orange and red Carnelian are important crystals to use for love, and for the consummation of love. Orange crystals, in particular, are fertility and potency symbols and are linked with conceiving a child. Carnelian of either color may help in rekindling passions that might have faded in an otherwise loving relationship.
Newer Post Older Post Home. Lighter, with shades ranging from orange to reddish brown. Uneven, splintery and conchoidal. Like carnelian, but duller and more hackly having the appearance of something that has been hacked, i. Chemical Formula.
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