Carved carnelian gemstone elongated barrel bead with light green jade and carved Carnelian handmade Chinese sold blessings necklace.

Carved carnelian gemstone elongated barrel bead with light green jade and carved Carnelian handmade necklace.

Beautiful handmade unique beaded necklace with a focal hand carved carnelian elongated bead surrounded by light green polished round 10mm beads separated by hand carved Carnelian gemstone barrel beads.

The center big carved carnelian bead measures 53mm x 18mm.

The carved carnelian barrel beads measure 10mm by 16mm.

The light green round polished beads are 10mm.

The necklace measures 22” and has a silver hook clasp closure.

Carnelian is said to aid health, long life and good fortune. It is also said to help one fulfil ones innermost wishes if worn near the heart. Warming and cleansing the blood and kidneys this stone works well in the orange and yellow. This stone can also be used to stimulate appetite, passion, emotions and physical energy.
Like the unexpected fire of a sunset, or the first flash of autumn brilliance, Carnelian captivates. Its bold energy brings a rush of warmth and joy that lingers, stimulating and empowering. Known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history.
A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its color varies from pale pinkish-orange to a deep rusty brown, though it is most known for its brilliant orange and red-orange crystals. Its name comes from a Latin word meaning “flesh.”

For thousands of years jade has been revered throughout Asia as the most precious of all stones, one that ensures good luck and good health and banishes evil spirits. For jewelry, the Chinese value jade above all other gems, believing that Jade is the most sumptuous jewel against a woman's flesh. Jade is now appreciated worldwide for its beauty, rarity, and durability.

In antiquity, as well as today, Carnelian is believed to help timid speakers become both eloquent and bold. Ancient Warriors wore Carnelian around their neck for courage and physical power to conquer their enemies. In Egypt it was worn by master architects to show their rank of builder, and alchemists of the Middle Ages used it as a boiling stone to activate the energy of other Chalcedonies.
The ancient sold Egyptians called Carnelian “the setting sun.” In its orange hues, they identified it with the receptive or passive female energies, and associated it with the fertile menstrual blood of the mother goddess, Isis. In its red, red-orange to reddish brown shades, they considered it the active male energy stone, recognized by its glowing vibrant color. Carnelian is traditionally worn to enhance passion, love, and desire.

五福临门 (wǔ fú lín mén) – May the five blessings (longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death) come to you. 身体健康 (shēn tǐ jiàn kāng) – Wishing you good health. 龙马精神 (lóng mǎ jīng shén) – Wishing you lots of energy and good spirit. 出入平安 (chū rù píng ān) – Wishing you safety and peace where ever you go.