Carnelian tree of life pendant 50mm + cord

PEN-AVCOR-03

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PEN-AVCOR-03
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

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50mm copper-plated steel tree of life pendant with small carnelian fragments.
Comes with a black cord

The Tree of Life is a powerful symbol, representing the union of earth and sky. It is associated with creation and life. It brings wisdom, strength, and protection.

Carnelian belongs to the microcrystalline quartz family. It is a red variety of chalcedony. It owes its beautiful color to inclusions of hematite, a natural iron oxide. The intensity of its color, red to orange, is linked to its iron concentration.
It is also composed of aluminum oxide and silica. This red quartz comes from volcanic rocks at low temperatures. The vermillion red color is the most popular, so it is often obtained by heating the stone or exposing it to prolonged sunlight.

Carnelian is very slightly translucent, even opaque, and has low pleochroism (the ability to see light pass through the stone and show various colors). It has a hardness of between 6 and 7 on the Mohs scale.

There are several hypotheses regarding the etymology of carnelian. Some believe the name comes from the dogwood tree, a shrub that grows in the eastern Mediterranean. It produces a fruit with a beautiful red color that is relatively similar to that of carnelian. The origin of the name cornelian comes from the Latin "corneolus."

Others claim that the name comes from the Latin "carne," meaning meat. But in both cases, carnelian gets its name from its beautiful orange-red color. By the 16th century, the stone was definitively named "carnelian."

Carnelian has been used for millennia. In the early 20th century, British archaeologist Leonard Woolley discovered the tomb of Puabi during his excavations. Puabi was a prominent figure in the Sumerian city of Ur during the First Dynasty of Uruk between 2750 and 2550 BC. She wore magnificent necklaces and a gold headdress, including carnelians and lapis lazuli. The latter is on display at the Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology. In the neighboring tomb, the standard of Ur was discovered in the form of a small ivory chest decorated with red Indian carnelian. This small chest reveals the history of this civilization. It is on display at the British Museum in London.

Still around 2,700 BC, this orange stone appeared in ancient Egypt. It was given as an offering to Isis, mythical queen and funerary goddess, to accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife. Carnelian also served as a stone of magnificence and ornament, with a protective purpose. It is identified on the headdresses of pharaohs and on numerous talismans. Furthermore, this orange-red stone, associated with the colors of the sun, spiritually represents the Sun God. It was also found on paintings or used as a natural medicine.

Unlike the Egyptians, the Greeks and Romans used this stone only for making jewelry and seals and did not attribute any healing powers to it. Gods and symbols of luck were engraved in the red stone. Pliny the Elder, a Roman naturalist from the 1st century AD, describes it in his encyclopedia Natural History. He even distinguishes between male stones, which are very red, and female stones, which are more orange-yellow.

In the Middle Ages, carnelian was believed to have healing powers. During this time, when battles were raging, carnelian was believed to give warriors courage and protect them from bleeding.

In China, the Chinese accentuated the red color of carnelian by adding copper oxide, then used it to glaze their fine porcelain. Carnelian was ground and made into a pigment for decorating art objects.

In France, during the Renaissance, carnelian was a stone that attracted many artists. Then, starting in the 17th century, Dutch maritime trade brought in a large number of carnelians straight from the Orient. Little by little, they became popular in the manufacture of jewelry, ornamental objects, and goldsmithing. This trade made them less rare and led to a drop in prices.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, Botswana, etc.

In lithotherapy, carnelian is a stone of serenity and calm. It has the ability to strengthen self-confidence and promote spontaneity. It develops a zest for life and encourages one to enjoy every moment.
Associated with boldness since ancient times, this stone restores energy, vitality, courage, and regulates inflated egos. It facilitates public speaking and provides beautiful eloquence. It engenders confidence, but not arrogance.

Carnelian helps combat intense sadness. It also calms anger, jealousy, and resentment. It helps overcome past trauma and is a stone of resilience.

In overly sensitive people, this stone can empower them, give them more confidence, and help them assert themselves. It fosters creativity and promotes concentration by channeling overly agitated thoughts.

It's a stone known for bringing joy, good humor, happiness, and enthusiasm. Its vibrant color radiates a sense of well-being that allows you to handle complicated situations with ease. Unlike most red stones, carnelian regulates excess energy instead of increasing it.

A true lucky charm, carnelian spreads its protection throughout the home and fosters relationships by maintaining a gentle and serene atmosphere. It encourages understanding between people.

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