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Nestling within a rich, luxurious and golden 'cage' is one orange gemstone that offers a glorious style! Crafted in 18K yellow gold embraced over sterling silver, this pendant features a polished and textured diamond cut pendant with cut-out detailing. Inside you can see one oval 10 x 6mm orange carnelian. The total approximate carnelian weight is 3.60ct. The pendant measures 2-1/16"L x 7/8"W and secures with a single bail. Part of the Scintilloro Gold Embraced Jewelry Collection. Made in Italy.
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Some of the oldest examples of jewelry contain carnelian and it has been featured in nearly every great civilization. The greatest myths surrounding the stone come from the Egyptian culture. At an excavation site in Ur, archaeologists uncovered the tomb of Pu-Abi, a Sumerian Queen from the third millennium, B.C. She wore a robe that contained carnelian, along with other precious and semi-precious materials. Ancient Egyptian tombs are full of examples of carnelian jewels because of the Egyptians’ belief in the stone’s power in the afterlife. According to their system, the Egyptian goddess Isis used amulets of carnelian to ensure a soul’s safe passage into the next world. The Egyptians so revered the power of the stone that it was one of three used most often in their jewelry, along with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Carnelian was a symbol of life in Pharaonic Egypt, and adorns the precious funerary pectoral of Tutankhamon.
Because carnelian has been revered for its healing, spiritual and creative qualities, Buddhists in China and India created amulets inlaid with carnelian and other semi-precious stones, ascribing to them powers of protection and utilizing them for many rituals. To this day, Buddhists in China, India and Tibet believe in the protective powers of carnelian and often follow the Egyptian practice of setting the stone with turquoise and lapis lazuli for enhanced power. The stone also appears in the Bible as one of the stones included on Aaron’s breastplate.
Carnelian has been recommended as an aid for anyone having a weak voice or being reluctant to speak. The belief was that carrying or wearing carnelian would give the person courage both to speak boldly and loudly. In fact, Napoleon is recorded to have carried one he found in Egypt and to have had faith in it as a talisman. Perhaps he followed the belief reported by Merrill: “The wearing of carnelian insured victory in all contests save those of love.”
Carnelian is a form of chalcedony, which is the microcrystalline form of quartz. Because quartz is the most common crystal on Earth, deposits of carnelian are found throughout the world. The most famous sites are in India, Brazil, Uruguay and Japan. The deposits are usually found in the lower temperature and lower pressure zones near the Earth’s surface, but the best carnelian is found in India.
About the Collection Decorate your style with the unmistakable shimmer of Scintilloro™ Gold Embraced™ Jewelry. Designed and crafted in Italy, every piece features sparkling diamond cut finishes that twinkle like stars over the Italian countryside. The distinct styling of the Scintilloro™ collection is created by various diamond-cutting techniques. The result is stunning sparkle, shine and dimension that gets you noticed from across the room.
Exciting silhouettes, bold designs and glamorous looks define the Scintilloro™ style, while genuine gemstones add delightful contrast and a splash of color to many designs. Every necklace, bangle, bracelet and earring beams with a lustrous finish of 18K Gold Embraced™ layers over sterling silver, for a rich presence and lasting impression. Discover the fascinating flash of diamond cut Italian made jewelry, exclusively at ShopNBC.