Carnelian 8x12mm Tube Simple Cut - 15-16 Inch DSforGB1032023 Whether you're drawn to it's

Whether you're drawn to it's beauty or you are a collector of cool rocks

The stone ranges in hue from green

in a variety of swirling and linear patterns

but it is opaque as well

making it suitable for jewelry design while maintaining its natural appearance

Carnelian 8x12mm Tube Simple Cut - 15-16 Inch DSforGB1032023 Whether you're drawn to it'sCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.