Tag: carnelian
Types of Gemstones By Letter (A-I)
Knowing different types of gemstones is important whether collecting rocks as a hobby or working with rocks as a profession. Eye-catching and colorful gemstones...
Exploring Taj Mahal Gemstones
Taj Mahal gems, such as carnelian, jade and lapis, are inlaid in white marble and make an in-person visit a dream destination for rockhounds....
Carnelian: Top 10 Facts
Carnelian is a beautiful reddish-orange chalcedony mineral that graces many collections. Here are the top ten facts about this popular specimen.
1. What is Carnelian?
Carnelian...
Top 10 List of Metaphysical Rocks
Metaphysical rocks are a personal choice, but the more people you ask, the longer the list of common rocks that many people choose. The...
Tumbling Talk: Ancient Lapidaries and Captivating Carnelian
By Antoinette Rahn
All good things take time. Right? Well, sort of. If one were to wait for nature to run its course in tumbling...
What Gemstones are in the Bible?
What gemstones are in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels,” most often as metaphors for such attributes...
Nature’s Agate Sculptures
By Becky Solon
Those of us with artistic inclinations appreciate the natural sculptures of Mother Nature. As a jeweler and a lapidary artist, I have...
