Carnelian 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch Size_7x9-8x10mm colored by trace amounts of

colored by trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium to range in hue from yellow to green to blue to green

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones

Carnelian 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch Size_7x9-8x10mm colored by trace amounts ofCarnelian 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.