2010年8月1日星期日

Carnelian Gemstone Beads

The variety of carnelian can be incorporated into a wide range of fashion jewelryThe color and relatively low cost of carnelian makes it a popular gemstone for fashion jewelry, different focal stones in numerous precious and base metal settings.Carnelian has held a strong presence in the history of the world. It has been found in some of the oldest known jewelry, inlaid into the robes of Pu-Abi, a Sumerian Queen from the third millennium, B.C, among Egyptian tombs, in the breastplate of High Priest Aaron and in many other ancient cultures.Carnelian bead is a transparent, orangey-red chalcedony also found in yellowish tones and white, frequently with two combined. Sunlight can sometimes make these colors more stunning. Carnelian beads are the semi precious gemstone beads. These gemstones are available in different shapes and sizes, but the most common is oval shape. It is found in many countries like Russia, the US, Madagascar, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, India, Japan and many other countries.The amazing color and low of carnelian makes it popular gemstone for fashion JewelryLike necklaces, pendants, bracelets and many more.