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Ancient Beaded Necklaces : Necklace Composed of Large and Small Carnelian Beads
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Necklace Composed of Large and Small Carnelian Beads - FJ.1707
Origin: Israel
Circa: 2100
BC
to 300
AD
Collection: Middle Bronze-Roman
Medium: Carnelian
$2,790.00
Location: United States
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The ancient Egyptians believed that fiery orange-
red carnelian was the distilled essence of the
Sun’s rays, and many of the jewels of the
Pharaohs were carved from it. The name of this
generally translucent variety of chalcedony
comes from the Latin word for flesh, for that is
what its warm reddish tones reminded the
Romans of. Since earliest times, carnelian has
been prized for its rich, radiant color like the
Royal toms of Ur, Egypt and the Holy Land. One
royal lady of ancient Jordan was found buried
with carnelian and gold necklace over ten feet in
length. The Prophet Mohammed himself is said
to have worn a ring set with this gem. As an
amulet, carnelian is favored to act on the blood,
preventing it from rising in excess to the head,
stopping nosebleed, easing menstrual flow and
causing blood to circulate smoothly thought the
body. It is believed to make the skin healthy and
youthful, removing sores and blemishes when
worn. Because of its calming effects on the
blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful
and slow to anger. It is theorized that the color
orange is the harmonious balance of passionate,
creative red and bright, cheerful yellow, which
makes it particularly soothing to wear. Carnelian
is the perfect stone to achieve that blissful state
of balance.
- (FJ.1707)
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