Red Orange Carnelian

This product is a natural, untreated carnelian from India. Its shape is oval cabochon and it measures 7.90x6.00 mm. Its weight is 1.15 carats and clarity shows inclusions faintly visible to the naked eye. Carnelian is a semi-precious stone that symbolizes courage, vitality and creativity. It is said to stimulate vital energy and improve mood. Carnelian is suitable for jewellery, decoration or collections.

Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony, which is a form of microcrystalline quartz. It is known for its red, orange or reddish-brown colour due to the presence of iron oxide. Colours can range from very pale to very intense, and it is often translucent.

In history, carnelian has been used since ancient times, prized for its beauty and worn as a semi-precious stone. Ancient Egyptians, for example, used carnelian in jewellery and decorative objects, and associated it with protection and inner peace. It was also believed to give courage and vital energy to its wearer.

Nowadays, carnelian is used in jewellery to add a splash of colour and is believed to have healing properties in crystal therapy, being associated with activating courage, vitality and personal motivation. It is believed to help stabilize energy and promote a positive state of mind.