Natural Colour Carnelian Gemstone Coin 12mm temporary strung 38cm (approx) strands. Please note some beads may be irregularly shaped.
Variant of chalcedony, Carnelian is an opaque to translucent light orange to deep reddish/brown. Name is derived from he latin word "carnem" meaning horn, in reference to the colour sometimes exhibited. Widely used during Roman times to make signet or seal rings – it is said that hot wax does not stick to Carnelian. Also called Mecca Stone and Pigeon’s Blood Agate.