The variety of colors and shapes of gems that nature has created can charm with its mysterious power. For a person, it is a luxury item, a profitable way to invest money, as well as an object of study for scientists and a working material for jewelers. Carnelian is one of these minerals. Its mesmerizing and captivating color gives the stone a unique look. And the magic and healing power make stone jewelry popular. They are in demand and deserve the close attention of consumers.
Treasure story
The history of treasures, which include precious stones... This is the history of the hard work of slaves, the history of wars for jewels, the history of treasure hunters and archaeologists.
Carnelian seal with bull engraving, 3rd century AD, Sassanian era, from the collection of the Louvre, Paris
Polish light orange carnelian intaglio signet ring depicting the coat of arms of Corvinus
Necklace with gold and carnelian beads, Cypriot work of art in Mycenaean style, c. 1400–1200 BC E.
Cups, vases, signets, and candlesticks were cut from carnelian. The stone took pride of place next to emeralds and diamonds.
Expert opinion
Semenishcheva Polina
Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.
Now it is inexpensive. Maybe it’s worth buying a couple of jewelry - what if the gem suddenly rises in price again?
Treasures of Egypt
The country was never called Egypt. In ancient times, the country was called “Black” (Ta-Kemet), based on the color of the soil. The inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula called the country Misr (Masr). And modern Egyptians call their country the same way.
The Egyptian necklace consists of biconical carnelian beads, beads made of rolled strips of gold leaf and ten amulets.
Walters Art Museum. The Egyptians loved jewelry. And the peculiarity of Egyptian culture is that most of its works were created for the dead
