Carnelian
A lot of people have never heard of carnelian and they will be missing out on a very attractive brownish-red type of chalcedony. A lot of the carnelian which we see today actually comes from Campo de Maia where the color is improved by staining it with ferrous nitrate. The best material for the production of carnelian is in Ratnapura in India.
What To Expect From Carnelian Jewelry
Carnelian can make great jewelry and some of it can include:-
- Carnelian Beads
- Carnelian Ring
- Carnelian Sterling Silver Ring
- Ancient Carnelian Necklace
- Carnelian Pendant
- Carnelian Agate jewelry
All of the above are worth looking at and at least one piece of carnelian jewelry is bound to suit you.
The carnelian stone really does have a unique look to it and the myths surrounding it are quite interesting. For example, it is said that if you suffer from being timid or if you have a particularly weak voice, then by wearing carnelian stones, you will improve that and gain more confidence.
One particularly nice piece of carnelian jewelry if you can find it is carnelian shell cameo. It has a timely feel to it and it is particularly popular with the older generation. One type of carnelian jewelry which you might want to stay away from however is spiderweb carnelian. This is basically what many people call a ‘fake’ type of carnelian jewelry though technically it is not fake, it just isn’t as genuine as ordinary carnelian jewelry. So if you are looking for something of a high quality then spiderweb carnelian is not for you.
Turquoise and carnelian go well together and whilst it is a lot rarer, you may be able to find jewelry with the two gemstones combined. Turquoise carnelian earrings are particularly popular and they can really help to make you feel special. If you are really lucky you might even find a turquoise tiger eye carnelian necklace which is absolutely beautiful. However, prices will vary depending upon where you find it and you might have to pay that little bit extra for it too.
Overall carnelian jewelry is available but it is slightly rarer than other types of jewelry. You could even purchase a carnelian carving if you wanted a little something different to go in your collection. Usually it is not overly expensive but as it is sometimes mixed with other gemstones, the prices will naturally vary.
