Chalcedony Stone

Chalcedony is the family of Cryptocrystalline (small crystals) and is derived from one of its classic sources, Chalcedon , a port of Bithynia an ancient region in the Roman Province in modern day Turkey. A gemstone of antiquity Chalcedony has played an important role in Mesopotamian -modern day Iraq, Hittite-modern day Turkey, Egyptian and Greek civilization. Romans used Chalcedony as magic amulets, seals, signets, cameos and intaglios setting them in rings, brooches, bracelets, fibula (ornamented clasps) and necklaces. Popular variety of Chalcedony quartz gemstone are Agate, Aventurine, Chrysoprase,  Jasper and Onyx.

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Facts about gemstone Carnelian

Carnelian is the orange to red variety of Chalcedony named from the latin “carneus”(made of flesh) due to its coloration. In reality vegetarians needn’t worry,there is nothing meaty about Carnelian,as its oranges and red are caused by iron oxide.

Carnelian

Symbolically,The Romans regarded darker Carnelian as masculine and lighter Carnelian as feminine.Carnelian is also a gem with deep religious and spiritual connections featuring in Egyptian,Tibetan,Buddhist and Christian traditions.Muslims also term Carnelian as the Mecca Stone because Muhammed used an engraved Carnelian silver ring as a seal.