Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch TIger Iron Make sharp bends and right

Make sharp bends and right angles in Artistic Wire and other soft wire

approximately 34 beads

The different species are pyrope

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

It is believed to be a powerful meditation stone

Carnelian 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch TIger Iron Make sharp bends and rightCarnelian 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.