Carnelian

Carnelian is a wonderful orange stone. It is used for great beads, cabochons and cameos.

Carnelian General Information 

Carnelian is usually ranges from bright orange to reddish orange. The shades of red are due to iron oxide. 

Most carnelian on the market is stained chalcedony from Brazil or Uruguay.

Carnelian is placed in the sun to change brown tints to red.

Where Carnelian is found

The best carnelian is found in India.

Anniversary Gemstone for Carnelian

Carnelian is not an anniversary gemstone.

Carnelian Mystical Properties

Carnelian is said to be the stone of ambition and drive. It inspires a positive courageous confidence, motivates, activates and energizes personal power, revealing hidden talents. It is said to help asthma, and blood pressure. 

More Carnelian Lore 

Carnelian was said to bring luck, protection and comfort in the 1700's.

The wearing of carnelian 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," reports G. E Kunz, well known gemologist and historian.

Mohammed, Napoleon I, and Napoleon III wore carnelian.