Carnelian Necklaces

Carnelian is a brilliant orange gemstone and has been worn for thousands of years. It was once considered the elite property of the noble classes. Carnelian gemstones are known to boost energy, guard against poverty and calm the temperament of aggressive and nervous people.

Carnelian jewelry was once viewed strictly for the use of the noble classes. In fact, figures high in society were often buried with their carnelian necklaces and jewelry. Today, fortunately, carnelian jewelry is affordable and a favorite among women due to its durability, warm uniform color and beauty. Carnelian necklaces, especially, are a great accessory that can be worn with most of today’s fashions.

  Carnelian jewelry is a reddish-orange variety of quartz and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It is thought of as an “energy” stone and can help promote ambition and drive for the wearer. Carnelian jewelry’s bright orange-red color is associated with Mars (astrology), fire (element) and the second body chakra (sexual). It is speculated that wearing a carnelian necklace or carnelian ring will send out, and draw, strong attractions. The ancient civilizations, including Rome, Greece and many Europeans, all used and wore carnelian for its beauty and beneficial qualities.

   Wearing carnelian jewelry also has other advantages. Carnelian is said to be able to help in making important decisions and can increase motivation. Above all, it tends to keep the mind and body at a heightened state, allowing for increased analytical prowess while maximizing curiosity. Carnelian jewelry can also protect the wearer from negative emotions and is a wonderful panacea against rage, anger and resentment.

  Carnelian was a sacred stone of the Tibetans and Egyptians and viewed as a source of strength in Eastern culture. It is associated with the astrological signs Aries, Taurus, Cancer and Leo and vibrates to the numbers 5 and 6. Indeed, Carnelian can be called the stone of courage and power. It seems that there is nothing that carnelian jewelry cannot help its wearer accomplish. Whether the Carnelian really can help do all of the things legend says it can, though, is not as important as the beauty and radiance it gives off when worn.