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4mm Carnelian beaded necklace with sterling silver fittings approx. 18 ” long.

From the Latin “carn” for “flesh”, comes the word Carnelian meaning “flesh coloured chalcedony”.  It can be a pastel, apricot or peach tint, a bright red-orange or a lively true flesh colour.  Carnelian nodules are coloured by iron oxides and are sometimes mottled or colour-zoned.  Carnelian is a popular carving material.

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