Carnelian Ring
A chili pepper red carnelian is a gorgeous addition to any jewellery wardrobe. Ranging from bright orange to deep reddish-brown, carnelian jewelry has been celebrated since ancient times.
Mohammed himself was said to wear a carved carnelian ring. Islamic tribal artisans for centuries have created stunning handmade rings using precious metals and carved carnelian using intaglio techniques. You'll find carnelian tribal rings in pure silver, bronze and sometimes brass, often with 24-carat gold accents.
Artisans in Italy, Tibet and other parts of the world use carnelian along with mother of pearl to create elegantly carved cameos. The stunning carnelian is frequently the background for the mother of pearl head and shoulders of these sculpted grand ladies. Although most cameos are pendants or lockets, you'll find equisite cameos set in Victorian ring designs.
Carnelian is a versatile gem, so you’ll see it in a variety of ring styles, from vintage carnelian designs to bold, contemporary pieces. When choosing a carnelian ring, look for stones with the best color and clarity. The most prized carnelians are semi-translucent and a rich orange-red.
If you love gem-cut stones you can find carnelian rings with dazzling faceted gems. The facets add a dimension of shine to these already stunning gems. It's a great ring to wear to the office or a night on the town.
Because of its illustrous past, a vast amount of folklore exists about wearing carnelian jewelry. The Egyptians believed that wearing carnelian jewelleries would protect you from evil spirits. It is also considered a good choice to wear to heal bleeding disorders.
A carnelian ring is perfect for women born in July and August because it is their alternative birth stone. A carnelian jewelry set featuring a dynamite carnelian ring would make a great gift.
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