A translucent gem of warm orange-red or russet hue, polished and faceted by the lapidary’s wheel. Carnelian receives its color from iron oxide and holds its brilliance through years of wear, making it a favorite for rings, broaches, and carved seal stones. The gem is both beautiful and durable, prized by merchants and minor nobility alike.
Carnelian, cut
Translucent warm orange-red gem from iron oxide; durable favorite for rings.