Carnelian 15mm Pointed Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch Table Cut AA Grade the resulting rock is dark

the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone

has been excavated and repurposed into contemporary beads

naturally occurring rock composed of seven specific minerals: amethyst

but truly unique

producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within

Carnelian 15mm Pointed Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch Table Cut AA Grade the resulting rock is darkCarnelian 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.