Carnelian
Every fashionable woman should have a decent collection of jewelry items to complement every wardrobe ensemble, and nothing beats the stunning impact of colored gemstones to complete that stylish look you naturally want to project. Among the most wonderful pieces includes carnelian jewelry items that usually comes with a rich brown and red colors that easily becomes a striking piece of accessory that can be used for formal or casual wear.
Most of the carnelian stones that are widely available in the market today came from Campo de Maia, which is located in South America. However, you prefer to go for the premium quality pieces, then its best to set you eyes on the ones that originated from Ratnapura, India. A predominant gem in ancient times, this stone derived its name from Kornel Cherry, which shares the same shade and rich coloring that the carnelian stone is well known for. It is even mentioned in the bible story of the Exodus, being one of the beautiful gems that were set into the very breastplate of the High Priest and said to be a foundation stone for the New Jerusalem. Egyptians view carnelians as one of the protective stones often used as a talisman or an amulet and was popularly referred to as “ the blood of Isis”, the goddess of nature. Its no wonder why people were seen wearing a carnelian pendant or a set of beads when they are traveling that were believed to effectively ward off bad luck and evil spirits.
Up until today, a carnelian stone have been extolled with claims of having some healing properties, with health benefits such as protection from bad vibrations, keeping a warm flow of energy, and has a calming effect. There were even some claims that carnelians nourishes certain parts of the body such as the lymphatic and endocrine systems, soft connective tissues and the adipose tissues, as well. Whether this may just be purely fantasy passed on from one generation to another, a carnelian jewelry will definitely prove to be a sound investment to ad in your collection.
Another great thing about carnelian is the fact the quality of these stones can be easily assessed with naked eyes. Unlike other gemstones, the color is given more value than the clarity, so there’s generally no need to put it under a microscope or require a more expert eye. The best way to judge its color is to hold it against the sunlight, premium quality ones are available with a more consistent color all throughout its sphere and ideally it should be in a deep orange hue. However, for therapeutic purposes, clarity is also given equal importance since a lot of people have believed that for enhanced efficacy of the stone, it not appear dull or muddy and free from any cracks and inclusions.
Many artisans have displayed a strong preference in combining carnelian with pearls to create some striking pieces of elegant cameos, with the rich tint of the stone serving as a magnificent background against the natural milky luster of pearls. Since carnelians are generally considered a highly versatile gem, it can easily be incorporated in various jewelry settings, from inexpensive beads to a diamond solitaire piece. Fashion experts suggest using carnelian jewelry with clothes that have some tones of khaki, black and white along with shed of blue, yellows and grays, as well.
With unrivaled versatility, you can easily take pride in wearing these precious gemstones with any other fashionable outfit you have on and prepare to enjoy admiring glances and double takes with such striking piece to complement your wardrobe. With carnelian jewelry, you will become out of style.