A deep russet Carnelian sphere with darker swirls moving through the stone and a beautiful glassy polish. Rich, warm colour from every angle. A gorgeous one off piece!
 
Carnelian
Stone of Mecca
Sacral Chakra
Taurus · Leo · Virgo
 
Holistic Healing:
Traditionally associated with confidence, creativity and sociability. In crystal lore it is also linked to the lower back and hips, to fertility and vitality, and to motivation and creative energy.
 
Metaphysical Traditions:
Aligned with the Sacral Chakra and regarded in tradition as a stone of courage and motivation.
 
Cool Facts:
Carnelian is chalcedony coloured orange to red by iron oxide.
Ancient Egyptians called it the "setting sun" and buried it with the dead for protection in the afterlife.
Its name comes from the Latin cornum, the cornelian cherry, for its colour.