Carnelian 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Madagascar ” It was a prized

” It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE

Lapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history

it is believed to be a grounding stone that promotes certainty

as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color

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

Carnelian 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Madagascar ” It was a prizedCarnelian 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.