Carnelian Stones

Carnelian Stone Meaning

Carnelian stones or Cornelian stones are translucent and their colors vary from orange to reddish orange. Some of these stones have a dark brownish orange shade. This color of carnelian stones is fit for men's ring. Although, these stones are found in different shapes, but the most usual shape is the oval shape. The stone is the micro-crystalline form of Quartz. The name "Cornelian" was given after the color of the kornel cherry.

Carnelian stones are used in both gold and silver metal for jewelry making. It has other trade names like, red agate and red chalcedony.

Appearance of Cornelian

These red, reddish-brown, or orange colored semi-precious stones have been appreciated for many centuries. The color is due to the deposition of iron impurities on the stone. The color shade of this beautiful stone varies from deep red to light red. The stone is generally heated or dyed to produce the glittering red color.

Deposition of Carnelian Stone

The deposition of beautiful Cornelian gemstones is mainly found in the desert regions of Arabia and Egypt. Some parts of India, Rio Grande also have the deposits of this stone. Some other countries where this stone is found are Colombia, Saxony, USA, China, Scotland and West Germany. Beautiful imitations of cornelian stone is also being done internationally by the staining of agate. This method of making imitation of this stone has helped in making attractive jewelry and decorative pieces with lesser expenses. Most of the carnelian stones that are marketed today are mined in Brazil.

Carnelian Beads History and Folklores

According to the belief of Egyptians, the carnelian stone used to posses special powers that were used afterlife. They thought that carnelian amulets would pas the soul to the next world. Because of this reason, in the ancient Egyptian tombs varied types of carnelian jewelry have been found.

Yet according to European believe, the carnelian stones protect its wearer from evil spirits and brings good luck, hope and comfort. This belief was also part of the Greeks and Romans. They used to wear the gemstone as signet rings and cameos.

Same belief of carnelian being the powerful stone is also found in Asians in India and Tibet.

4Cs for Carnelian Stones

Carnelian Clarity

Carnelian stone has dull luster and so it is translucent in appearance. Although the inclusions are present in the stone but because of mass, these are not visible to through naked eye. In its rough form, carnelian stone has cracks and fractures which are removed during initial processing of the gemstone.

Carnelian Cut

Carnelian is a very sturdy stone, so the stone cutter can give any shape to this stone. But among all the shapes and cuts, oval, smooth and round are the most prominent shapes seen in carnelian stones.

Carnelian Weight

If you are wearing large sized carnelian stone in any form then it looks just fabulous. Carnelian stone below 1 ctw is not available with ease. Most common weight for carnelian stone is between 2-5 carat weight. More the carat weight more will be the carnelian stone price and value.

Carnelian Color

Carnelian stone is found in varied colors of red to reddish orange and occurs even in dark brown color. Red color is because of the iron impurities in the stone along with its natural chemical in the form of iron oxide/hematite. If you are looking for a genuine carnelian gemstone then check its color in any source of light and under all the light sources it should only glow.

Carnelian Stone Price

Carnelian is an affordable gemstone as it is found in abundance. Carnelian stone price and value depends upon the following factors:

• Its country of origin
• Carat weight
• Carnelian color

Bright red colored carnelian stone is valued the most followed by reddish orange color.

Carnelian stones from India and carnelian beads from Madagascar are more valuable than from other countries. Price increases when the gemstone is from these countries. While buying carnelian stone make sure to check clarity and cut.

Carnelian Stone Benefits

Carnelian stones is thought to have its own separate class because of its immense healing, magical and metaphysical properties. It is the stone of self-esteem as it motivates the wearer to a great extent. Carnelian stone overcome the trait of your personality that holds you back and stops you from growing.

Carnelian stone is generally associated with blood purification. Also it is believed to improve the outlook of a person. Since long time it has been though that carnelian stones stop bleeding and these also heal the wounds.

Carnelian stone is considered as the Master Communicator and align all aspects of your personality giving you the required courage and ability to lead a life.

It helps in focusing the goals of the life and get you out of the stress of life.

Carnelian stone is considered as a healing stone and because of this property it really relieves you from the pain. It also aligns the different aspects of self thereby brining the body, soul and mind in a straight line and giving you the best health.

As per the Chakra healers, carnelian stone is connected to the spleen chakras of the body. Spleen chakras is known for creative, emotional and sexual energies. Once these chakras are cleaned with carnelian stones, the energy starts to flow through all these and you then get connected more strongly with your body, friends and family.

Carnelian stones is used to cure all types of disorders that are associated with sexual organs. It even cures the infertility, menstrual problems in women and men's impotency. Carnelian stones even help to control the anger.

Carnelian Stone Properties

Carnelian stone is a great and a powerful stone that can move your career in right direction. Carnelian is also a self-motivator that helps in self-realization and self-actualization.

Just like agate and carnelian, it has the analytical and precision capabilities. So you can discover the hidden talent in you with carnelian stone.

It protects its wearer from negative emotions, bead tempers and resentment.

Carnelian stone also helps in absorbing the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

Carnelian Stone Jewelry

Carnelian Stone Ring

Carnelian Stone Earring