Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch Worldwide Gems and Jewellery This stone is considered to

This stone is considered to have many different metaphysical properties

resulting in concentric bands of color

Throughout history

glass is melted in a furnace and then combined with a coloring agent to produce the swirling inclusions of pink within the clear material

In general

Carnelian 6x8-9mm Irregular Rice Bead with Round Bead Spacers - 15-16 Inch Worldwide Gems and Jewellery This stone is considered toCarnelian 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.