Carnelian Tumbled Gemstone

Carnelian Tumbled Gemstones are sold by the ounce and that is the best way to purchase semiprecious gemstones. High quality semiprecious gemstones sold in one ounce packages.

The gemstones are finished in a high polished finish and ready to be used in their current condition, or usable as decoration in a larger creation.

Some customers use our gemstones as the main settings in high quality jewelry creations. That is just how good our gemstones are when received.

Although there is no single measurement to describe our stones, we will provide you with the average dimensions of our stones to give you an idea of what the stones may appear as far as sizing is concerned.

The average sized Carnelian Tumbled Gemstone is approximately 1 inch or 25.4mm X .5 inch or 12.7mm X .75 inches or 19.05mm.

Carnelian: Most powerful stone for self-accomplishment and self-orientation. Provides stability for taking our destiny in hand. Brings additional energy to realize a project or an idea. Provides a feeling of well being and inner strength.

Named after the red-orange kornel cherry, carnelian was believed by the Romans to be a stone of courage, able to shore up confidence and strength. In ancient Egypt, the stone was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife.

From Antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it will ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy.

In the home, it is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. Carnelian is associated with the solar plexus chakra (the yellow chakra), in which imbalances are thought to cause digestive problems, as well as lack of confidence.

Carnelian is also called cornelian. This translucent, reddish orange variety of chalcedony was once thought to still the blood and calm the temper. Its various shades of red are due to the presence of iron oxide. Stones may be uniformly colored or faintly banded.

Carnelian relieves sexual tension by redirecting the energy stored in the reproductive center of the body; it may also be used to excite sluggish sexual energy.

Unresolved feelings of anger, hostility, and hatred may be harmonized when carnelian is worn at the heart center, as this stone instills powerful sensations of well-being.

In ancient Egypt, the stone was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife.

Carnelian Tumbled Gemstones sold by the ounce are full of potential uses.

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