Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Orange Calcite Avoid using abrasive jewelry cleaners

Avoid using abrasive jewelry cleaners

The two most popular classes of Australian Opal are Black Opal mined in Lightning Ridge and Fire Opal

Each piece is unique and stunning

known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers

Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Orange Calcite Avoid using abrasive jewelry cleanersCarnelian 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.