Carnelian Studs in Sterling Silver 6mm round studs with meticulous checkerboard facetting Carnelian’ is derived from the Latin, “corneolus”, meaning 'cherry''. Carnelian has been used for jewellery as far back as Early Neolithic times. Facetted carnelian beads have been found that are more than 7000 years old from Asia and Europe. Carnelian is even mentioned widely in the Bible. Since ancient times, Carnelian is believed to help timid speakers become both eloquent and bold, and to impart courage and physical power to warriors. In ancient Egypt it was worn to show rank amongst builders and architects and is long associated with these professions. In its lighter tones it represented female energies and the mother goddess, Isis and in darker hues, the ancient Egyptians considered it the active male energy stone. In ancient Greece it was associated with the goddess Aphrodite. and believed to be a symbol of love, beauty, and fertility, and was often used in rituals and offerings to the goddess. Carnelian is traditionally worn to enhance passion, love, and desire and to attract prosperity, new resources and good luck. It is a talisman for success in any money-making venture Dimensions:6mm round
