Carnelian
1 04 2008
I simply love carnelian. There are so few orange gems in the world, and the interplay of different hues within the stone is always elegant. Carnelian is a variant of the mineral chalcedony, and has been used for millenia in Asia Minor and along the major trade routes. It has not only been used as jewelry, but also in knives and, since hot wax does not stick to it, to make signet seals. Carnelian is shown off beautifully in this necklace. Areas of carnelian beads alternate with bronzy chocolate pearls: the carnelian beads are left uneven to display the interplay of light and color in the stone, and complement the fashionable chocolate pearls beautifully. The continuous loop is 64 inches long, allowing you to wear it long in the flapper style or double it nearer the decollete. An excellent and unusual piece - add it to your jewelry box today for only $65.
