Not Just Another Agate
Carnelian—Is not simply Another Agate
Carnelian’s deep red-browns, rich oranges, and lively red hues prove that it’s not your average agate. The lively color should be worn by those who need a little “get up and go” in their daily routine. No need to be sad or depressed when wearing this gemstone because it is said to rid the wearer of such emotions from their emotionally makeup. Look at this beautiful Carnelian necklace sample. A carnelian stone turns a person who keeps wearing it for a long time, into a more lively, active and sensitive human. This gorgeous gem would be admired by anyone.
Carnelian is believed to help protect you in the next life as well as this one. The carnelian stone was often buried with a mummy by ancient Egyptians as protection from evil and as a means to deliver its spirit to life after death. Quite a powerful stone!
Carnelian is perfect for jewelry because it has such bright colors. Carnelian, along with lapis and turquoise, were the most highly regarded stones of the Egyptians. Putting carnelian with onyx makes a necklace capture attention. The red and black are truely stunning when combined in such a manner. Or choose a piece of jewelry that combines a beautiful red-brown carnelian stone with that of jade and you can create a really earthy piece that can bring out your natural side. Really, anywhere you wear carnelian will make a statement and don’t be surprised if you have people commenting on how beautiful the stone looks on you.
Carnelian is a beautiful orange to reddish-brown stone. Its very unique and fashionable. Carnelian was used widely during Roman times 2000 years before the present era to make signet or seal rings for imprinting a seal with wax on correspondence or other important documents. Carnelian beads have been collected for centuries. Collections of beads have been found stored in pots dating to circa 1800 B.C.