Lovely Orange Cornelian, Copper Wrapped Pendant, Oxidized Hand Polished Patina, Cornelian Gemstone Necklace, Healing Stone, Chakra Necklace

Elegant Carnelian Gemstone Pendant. Carefully wrapped in copper wire to showcase this beautiful 18 x 13mm Orange Carnelian stone. The copper has been oxidized and hand polished to a lovely patina. Comes with a copper rope chain with lobster claw clasp, choose your favorite length at checkout. Very pretty! I'm sure it will be a favorite.

Carnelian History:
Carnelian is believed to be named after the red-orange Kornel cherry. Artifacts using carnelian date back to the Bronze Age circa 1800 BC on the island of Crete. 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 while architects to the pharaohs wore carnelian to denote rank and status. In the Middle Ages, carnelian was used by alchemists when boiling stone to release the energy of other gemstones.
Carnelian is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Virgo (August 23 - September 22). For most cultures, from the 15th to the 20th century, carnelian was one of four birthstones for August. In 1912, the United States adopted peridot as the August birthstone, however in 2013, Britain recognized carnelian as a secondary birthstone after ruby.

Carnelian Metaphysical Properties:
From antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it would ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self-esteem and creativity, to combat feelings of inadequacy, to increase physical energy and overcome insomnia. In the home, carnelian is believed to increase motivation towards action. 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.

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