CARNELIAN GEMSTONE

Carnelian is a cryptocrystalline quartz also known as chalcedony quartz and categorized in the same category as agate, jasper, onyx etc. Its closeness to colour of the flesh has imparted it the name that it carries and is derived from the Latin word meaning 'Flesh'. This semi-precious stone is quite appealing in look and very much affordable as compared to others and is considered the carrier of good luck, prosperity and happiness.

This gemstone is being widely used in making of chunky jewellery and hence to meet its increasing demand among the jewellery lovers, some of the agates are being heat-treated to get the carnelian tone. Carnelian jewellery is quite popular among youth and those who need statement makers for looking different; its bracelets are exchanged a lot between friends whose bond is forever.

Carnelian is bought on the basis of the colour that it displays. Its dark orange-red colour is the most sought-after and fetches better price tag. It is also used a lot in combination with sterling silver for making necklaces and bracelets and offered as affordable jewellery option to the jewellery lovers.

Carnelian finds the most prestigious mention in Bible where the breastplate of Aaron was believed to carry this pretty-coloured gemstone along with 11 other very interesting gemstone. This gemstone is found to be very useful for singers who want to improve their performance on-stage. If the user wants to improve the quality of voice or boost singing career, he is advised wearing carnelian stone close to the throat.

Carnelian was used as amulet stone and popularly found its use as talismans in Roman and Babylonian cultures. It thus used to protect the wearer from evil-eye, ill-scheming and sometimes diseases too. Its closeness to blood colour got Egyptian people to believe that it signified the menstrual blood of Goddess, Isis. This semi-precious stone is very much popular for increasing passion, love and attraction among couples and boosted feminine qualities positively.

Carnelian falls very close to jasper in appearance but can be identified on the basis of clarity. The former is altogether an opaque semi-precious stone while this orange-red coloured gemstone displays certain degree of translucence in appearance.

Carnelian is mostly cut for making cabochons and round, oval and pear shaped crystals make this gemstone look extra brilliant. It is mostly utilized for making sculpts and keepsakes; some people keep tumbled carnelians at home for ensuring protection against fire, theft, earthquakes and other sorts of natural calamities.

So, when you want to look your best and make the best of your potential for ensuring a life full of happiness, achievements and of course, sweet little children, wear carnelian and welcome the positive changes in your life!