A powerful, vital and beautiful carnelian cup.
- Size: diameter 5.0 cm, height 2.0 cm
- Weight 22g
Carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of quartz, its vibrant color attributed to the presence of iron. This stone has been valued since the early Neolithic period, with evidence of its use as beads found in what is now Bulgaria. Carved carnelian jewelry has also been discovered in Bronze Age Minoan layers at the ancient city of Knossos in Crete, dating back to around 1800 BC. During the Roman Empire, carnelian became widely popular for engraved gemstones, seals, and signet rings, prized for both its beauty and durability.
Symbol meaning
Carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of quartz, its vibrant color attributed to the presence of iron. This stone has been valued since the early Neolithic period, with evidence of its use as beads found in what is now Bulgaria. Carved carnelian jewelry has also been discovered in Bronze Age Minoan layers at the ancient city of Knossos in Crete, dating back to around 1800 BC. During the Roman Empire, carnelian became widely popular for engraved gemstones, seals, and signet rings, prized for both its beauty and durability.
