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  Carnelian Birthstone
Carnelian is one of the birthstones listed in the ancient Arabic, Hebrew, Italian and Roman tables and is a Zodiac birthstone for the signs of Leo and Virgo.
Carnelian is a form of chalcedony, a member of the quartz family and most Carnelian is heat treated today to enhance the reddish brown color.
Carnelian is a 7 on the Mohs scale and has been used for centuries to carve beautiful cameos.
www.bernardine.com /birthstone/carnelian.htm   (214 words)

  
  Carnelian Jewelry
Carnelian is mentioned in Exodus as one of the gems set into the breastplate of the High Priest and as a foundation stone of the New Jerusalem.
Among the talismans and amulets carved from carnelian by the Egyptians were representations of the hand, the fist, the eye, the lion, bee, jackal head, frog and, most often, the bull's head.
Carnelian has also been said to provide the timid with the courage they lack to speak boldly and well and to aid astral travel when placed in front of a light and gazed at intently.
www.exoticindiaart.com /jewelry/carnelian   (634 words)

  
 Wholesale carnelian from TOPROCK GEMSTONES and MINERALS
Carnelian is a member of the oxide group of minerals and gemstones.
The orange colouration of carnelian is caused by the presence of iron oxide impurities within the structure of the gemstone.
Since carnelian is practically opaque, it is difficult to see any specific inclusions, although a slight "veil" of internal water droplets may sometimes be discernable along the principal lines of fracture.
www.toprocks.info /crystalsandminerals/carnelian.htm   (480 words)

  
 Carnelian   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Carnelian (PY-19) was built as the yacht Seventeen in 1930 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; purchased by the Navy 13 May 1941; and commissioned 7 June 1941, Lieutenant Commander G. Hoffman, USNR, in command.
Carnelian arrived at Jacksonville, Fla., 23 February 1942 for patrol duty in the Caribbean.
Carnelian was decommissioned 4 January 1946 and transferred to the Maritime Commission 24 October 1946.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/c3/carnelian.htm   (186 words)

  
 Carnelian beads group
The shades of orange red of carnelian are due to iron oxide.
The wearing of carnelian is recommended to those who have a weak voice or are timid in speech.
Carnelian is a relatively inexpensive stone with great warmth and beauty.
allseason.com /ByName/carnelian.htm   (243 words)

  
 Carnelian stone beads at The BeadTrader   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Carnelian (also sometimes referred to as cornelian) is found primarily in India.
People once believed that carnelian could calm a bad temper or still the blood.
Carnelian get's it's name from the Latin word carneus, which means "fleshy" a reference to it's color.
www.thebeadtrader.com /carnelian.php   (99 words)

  
 Creative Bead Designs - Carnelian Necklace
Necklace is made with three strands of Carnelian and 2 10MM Faceted Mother of Pearls.
Carnelian helps to stimulate emotional balance and expression, especially within the context of relationships.
Carnelian can stabilize the reproductive energies, and those of the lower abdomen, colon and bladder and has been used to warm both the chakras and meridians.
cbdesigns.tripod.com /carnelian_necklace_set12d.htm   (386 words)

  
 Carnelian Information
Carnelian is a form of Quartz, the most common form of rock in the Earth's crust.
Carnelian ranges in color from a clear orange red to a dark orange brown and has been known throughout history as Sadoine, Mecca Stone and Pigeon's Blood Agate.
The name Carnelian, which is derived from “carne,” Latin for “flesh,” may be related to its color, which is similar the color of flesh.
www.webcom.com /canefan/ancientwisdom/carnelian.html   (220 words)

  
 Carnelian - Revitalizing Your Being - Information and Online Ordering
Carnelian nourishes and vitalizes your entire being, bestowing you with optimism and enthusiasm for life.
In this respect, Carnelian is different from some other gemstones: any light source placed directly behind Carnelian makes it appear lighter than it really is. Carnelian color should be as consistent as possible throughout the sphere and, ideally, true to the pure orange seen in a rainbow.
Therefore, in most cases, using the Carnelian with a slight hint of red coloring is recommended; it emanates a degree of orange ray that is in balance for most people.
www.gemisphere.com /gemstoneMissions/crn_mission.htm   (997 words)

  
 Carnelian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
carnelian seal with Brahmi inscription "Kusumadasasya" ("Flowers servant").
Carnelian, sometimes spelled cornelian, is a red or reddish-brown variant of chalcedony.
Carnelian also describes a particular shade of the color red, which is the official shade both of Campbell's Soup and Cornell University.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carnelian   (125 words)

  
 Carnelian - Crystals, Gems & Stones
Carnelian is usually red to orange, though brown carnelian is sometimes found.
Carnelian is reputedly a good grounding stone, helping to keep you anchored and comfortable with your environment.
Carnelian is a very good stone for people considering or undertaking new projects or directions.
www.psychic-revelation.com /crystals_carnelian.htm   (134 words)

  
 Carnelian   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Carnelian is a translucent form of silica mineral chalcedony that is a variety of quartz.
Named after the red-orange Kornel cherry, carnelian was believed by the Romans to be a stone of courage--able to shore up confidence and strength.
In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy.
www.wam.umd.edu /~ldavison/family/sample_necklaces/carnelian/index.html   (241 words)

  
 Carnelian Silver Jewelry Earrings, Cabochon Pendant
In ancient Egypt, Carnelian was associated with the heart and resurrection of a mummy.
Carnelian is an important gemstone in opening a closed 2nd Chakra (Sacral).
Carnelian is said to be the gem of the guardian angel, Hamatiel.
www.luckygemstones.com /carnelian-jewelry-red-agates.htm   (689 words)

  
 Carnelian
The wearing of carnelian is recommended to those who have a weak voice or are timid in speech, for the warm-colored stone will give them the courage they lack, so that they will speak both boldly and well," reports G. E Kunz, well known gemologist and historian.
Carnelian was admired by Muslims, because Muhammad himself wore a silver ring/seal set with an engraved carnelian.
Carnelian is a reddish variety of quartz, translucent to opaque and moderately hard.
www.stormrisingdesigns.com /carnelian.cfm   (133 words)

  
 Carnelian
Carnelian's translucent color ranges from yellow-orange to reddish-brown to a deep red, and is enhanced by exposure to the sun.
A Carnelian in the form of the "tjet," symbol of Mother Isis, was placed on the neck of a mummy to ensure the protection, safe passage, and rebirth of the spirit in the afterlife.
Carnelian's bright orange color -- being at the same time both warm and vibrant -- is a mixture of fiery, lusty, and heady passionate red intermingled within the joyful, bright and stimulating offerings of yellow.
www.controverscial.com /Carnelian.htm   (1698 words)

  
 Carnelian Beads. Fire Mountain Gems
Carnelian, also known as cornelian, looks good enough to eat, and it's no wonder.
Most carnelian is heat-treated, however, a process which gives our beads and cabochons their beautiful burnt-orange color.
So…"say it with carnelian" through a variety of bead forms-carved flowers, animals, birds and fish as well as religious symbols, fluted wreaths, lattices and double circles.
www.firemountaingems.com /gemstones/_carnelian.htm   (139 words)

  
 Carnilian Necklace; Gemstones for Emotional and Karmic Healing
To see Carnelian's true color, it must be held up in the sunshine outdoors, though not directly in front of the sun.
Carnelian energy and the orange ray are infused into a localized area of the body to vitalize the area's cells and encourage them to release their disharmony, toxicity, or disease.
Carnelian is placed on the brow and heart chakras to help you clarify and make a difficult decision.
www.gemstonetherapy.com /gem_summaries/carnelian_SUM.htm   (868 words)

  
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Carnelian is a translucent form of the silica mineral known as ‘Chalcedony’, which is a variety of quartz.
Carnelian is associated with emotional warmth, creativity, reproduction, rebirth, reincarnation and past life recall.
Carnelian directly works on lower chakras, so it is believed to dispel arthritis, rheumatism, lower back troubles, female reproductive problems, increases fertility and cures impotence.
www.semiprecious.com /necklace_carnelian.cfm   (599 words)

  
 Carnelian Jewelry
Carnelian pieces that were mined in Brazil were tumbled and polished in baroque shapes, and then drilled and strung in a 18" (45cm) length with a sterling silver clasp.
Translucent carnelian pieces with rich reddish-orange color were hand-ground and polished into 12mm long pear shaped beads which were then drilled and strung in a 17 inch length with a sterling silver clasp.
Large translucent carnelian pieces with deep reddish-orange color were hand-ground into roughly oval shapes and then faceted and polished all over into gradational size beads which were then drilled and strung in an 17.5 inch length with a sterling silver clasp.
www.mineralminers.com /html/carjlry.stm   (1280 words)

  
 Search Results: - Fire Mountain Gems & Beads Jewelry Supply
Carnelian (Heated) flat teardrop, top-drilled 46 x 20 x 4.5mm.
Carnelian (Heated) puffed-heart pendants with silver-colored bail, 23x23x12mm.
Carnelian (Heated), leaf, half-drilled, 22x14mm, sold per package of 2.
www.firemountaingems.com /search.asp?skw=carnelian   (718 words)

  
 Crystals, Gems, Gemstones: Carnelian - Going with the Flow
At the time when her questioning about her future direction was at its most intense, she went to a psychic fair and became attracted to a carnelian ring, which she bought.
After she'd been wearing it for a short while she became increasingly attracted to crystals in general, and decided that what she'd most like to do would be to open a crystal store.
Carnelian (which has the additional virtue of warming this sometimes-cool air sign), is thus an ideal stone for a Libran.
www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/carn.html   (420 words)

  
 Meditation - Minerals - Carnelian   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In this case the color association of the red carnelian with blood isn't accidental.
Since iron is used biologically for transference of oxygen in the blood, connecting with carnelian builds up the properties of iron in the energetic body.
The trace iron in carnelian in conjunction with the energetic quartz can work to bring more blood flow to areas it comes in contact with.
www.all-around-us.com /meditation/minerals/m-carn.htm   (294 words)

  
 Carnelian Gemstone Beads - Round Beads - Faceted Beads - Pendants & Components from abeadstore.com
These are the semi-precious Carnelian smooth, faceted, carved and shaped beads or components we currently have in stock.
Carnelian Agate is a bright red-orange to a deep, brown-orange chalcedony.
Carnelian is a bright red-orange to a deep, brown-orange chalcedony.
www.abeadstore.com /gemstone_carnelian   (676 words)

  
 The Carnelian Room
The Carnelian Room offers a world class fine dining restaurant, described as Cosmopolitan by its contemporary French character, Asian and South American influences, combined with the flair of California culinary creativity.
Using only quality locally grown and imported fresh and seasonal ingredients, Carnelian Room combines professional attentive, yet unobtrusive service and a sophisticated, comfortable atmosphere for an exceptional dining experience.
Dress is casual elegant at Carnelian Room with jackets for gentlemen recommended.
www.carnelianroom.com   (190 words)

  
 Ore Features: Carnelian
Carnelians form in cavities, cracks and crevices of volcanic rocks.
Renaissance magicians kept a Carnelian amulet in the home to protect themselves from enchantments and to guard against storms.
Carnelian works with any of the first four Chakras, helping to increase physical energy.
www.ozarkrockexchange.com /ore_features/2000/carnelian.shtml   (1298 words)

  
 Chalcedony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A clear red chalcedony is known as carnelian or sard; a green variety colored by nickel oxide is called chrysoprase.
Plasma is a bright to emerald-green chalcedony that is sometimes found with small spots of jasper resembling blood drops; it has been referred to as blood stone or heliotrope.
People living along the Central Asian trade routes used various forms of chalcedony, including carnelian, to carve intaglios, ring bezels (the upper faceted portion of a gem projecting from the ring setting), and beads that show strong Graeco-Roman influence.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chalcedony   (377 words)

  
 Carnelian Jewelry
This naturally occurring, translucent mineral is red to brownish red to yellowish orange and is a variety of chalcedony, often with some iron and aluminum.
It was believed that carnelian protected during travels after death and against evil, in addition to fighting bad tempers.
Carnelian, a beautiful semi-precious gemstone, is found in Australia (western), Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, South Africa, and Oregon/U.S.A. The most beautiful carnelian is found in India.
www.daniellecreations.com /carnelian_jewelry.html   (194 words)

  
 Carnelian Gem Stone Jewerly
This top pile of Carnelian was gathered over a period of three hours near Cooks Peak northeast of Deming, New Mexico.
Carnelian is a gem stone used in jewelry since the Biblical days.
The Carnelian gem stones are tumbled and polished for five weeks before Shari can use them to create her master pieces.
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 Carnelian Woods - Carnelian Bay - Condo Rentals - Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals
Carnelian Woods - Carnelian Bay - Condo Rentals - Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals
Carnelian Bay vacation rentals in Lake Tahoe California.
Carnelian Bay Rentals and Lake Tahoe vacation rentals by First Accommodations, Inc. A Lake Tahoe destination for over 30 years.
www.carnelianwoods.com   (191 words)

  
 Carnelian Topics, Jewelry Usage, Healing Properties and Symbolism
Birthsigns, Properties, and Healing from Spirituality and Dreams to the Mythology, History and Geography of Carnelian.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Carnelian is RIGHT HERE.
Find this and more interesting facts about this flesh-colored stone when you follow the links to the left.
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