noun
definition
A hard, reddish brown chalcedony; used in jewelery,
Examples of carnelian in a Sentence
The town is celebrated for its manufacture of agate and carnelian ornaments, of reputation principally in China.
Of stones that were accounted precious Sinai produced turquoise and the Egyptian deserts garnet, carnelian and jasper.
Chalcedony, carnelian, onyx and cat's eyes are found in New South Wales; and it is probable that they are also to be met with in the other states, particularly in Queensland.
Other precious stones found are chalcedony, garnet, jacinth, amethyst, carnelian, agate, rock-crystals, &c. Amber is found at Magura in Zsepes, while fine marble quarries are found in the counties of Esztergom, Komarom, Veszprem and Szepes.
The gems of onyx, carnelian and agate are later and bear various figures, and in some cases Arabic inscriptions.
See AGATE, BLOODSTONE, CARNELIAN, CHRYSOPRASE, HELIOTROPE, MOCHA STONE, ONYX, SARD and SARDONYX.
These tubular drills were used from the IVth Dynasty down to late times, in all materials from alabaster up to carnelian.
He uses agate for the Fool, diamond for Strength, and carnelian for Justice.
Carnelian carnelian Carnelian amulet This is orange, translucent carnelian whose color is associated with the sun, especially in its rising or setting form.
Stones such as amethyst, jade and carnelian are also popular because of their rich colors.
Another brooch by Judith Ripka is the Sterling Gemstone Pin with Carnelian Doublet Enhancer.
The pin has onyx set in silver, and the enhancer has carnelian and quartz accented by man-made diamonds.