CORNELIAN
Cornelian belongs to the chalcedony family, which in turn belongs to the quartz family. Cornelian gets its colour from the iron in the stone, called hematite. Cornelian has different shades of red: a bright red or an orange red for example. These shades depend on the amount of iron in the stone, similar to the different shades of rose gold which depend on the amount of copper in the metal.
where does cornelian come from?
Cornelian found its first use around 2500 BC. Indeed, it was part of the ornaments of royalty, especially among the Romans and the Greeks. Later in history, Napoleon was also seen adorned with carnelian. Painters often used cornelian for their sketches. Finally, the Egyptians saw cornelian as having medicinal and therapeutic properties. Buddhists believed in the protection that cornelian offered to those lucky enough to wear it.
Cornelian is mainly found in hot springs near volcanoes. Cornelian deposits are mainly found in Asia, the United States, Africa and Latin America. As far as the cut of the stone is concerned, it is mainly collected in a rounded form, its natural shape.
What does the
cornelian?
Cornelian is a fine stone which would bring appeasement and serenity to the most anxious and would support memorization. Cornelian would also allow speakers to put more power in their intonations and creators to increase their creativity.
It's also said that wearing carnelian in a ring on the ring finger brings success and luck, so why not give it a try?
Cornelian is related to the astrological signs Taurus, Virgo and Aries.
How to wear it
The warm tones ofrose gold and cornelian make the combination of these two materials a flawless one.
Even if red is often difficult to assume, let yourself be tempted by a little originality and power. Its warm color is softened byrose gold, and depending on what you wear, its hue will be darker or lighter. Carnelian is slightly translucent. Its color can range from red to orange, and it looks wonderful against the skin.
Wear cornelian as a ring or bracelet for simplicity. For more audacity, choose the necklace.
How to care for your CORNELIAN jewellery?
If it has been treated before being worn, excessive exposure to the sun can cause its color to gradually fade and lose its powerful clarity. We therefore advise against leaving it in direct sunlight for too long.
In everyday life, take care of your jewelry by protecting it from toxic substances such as perfume, creams, chlorine, etc., but also by removing it when you are involved in sports or manual activities. Jewelry Poinçon 22 likes to be pampered: the more you take care of your jewelry, the better it will be with you throughout your life. Find out more about our tips for caring for your jewelry here.
