The carnelian mineral pendant is made from a piece of natural orange-red stone that has been pre-drilled with a bead hole. You don't need to take the stone to a jeweller for hanging, because any thin cord or chain can be threaded through the drilled hole.
The warm orange-red colour of carnelian
Carnelian belongs to the chalcedony family, with characteristic shades from warm orange to deep red. The colour varies from piece to piece, sometimes translucent, sometimes saturated and solid – every piece will look different for you. The warm tone looks particularly nice with brown, cream and beige clothing.
Size and wearability
The pendant is sized to remain light when worn around the neck. You don't need to worry about it pulling or pressing on the neck. The drilled bead fits the thickness of the most common jewellery cords.
What you can thread it with
It can be threaded onto leather cord, waxed cotton thread, a thin silver chain or a brass-toned chain. You can achieve a particularly warm effect with gold-toned and bronze-toned chains because of the carnelian colour. It also looks good on a leather cord as everyday wear.
As a gift idea
Thanks to its warm colour, the carnelian pendant is a good choice as a birthday, Mother's Day or name-day gift for someone who appreciates warm tones. You can give it to younger and older ladies alike, and on a leather cord also to a male acquaintance.
Cleaning and care
Wash the stone in lukewarm water with a soft cloth. You should avoid strong chemicals, direct perfume contact and chlorinated water. Do not leave it in strong sunlight for long periods, because the colour of some carnelian pieces may fade.
Storage in a separate compartment
It is worth storing the pendant in a small textile pouch or in a separate jewellery-box compartment. This way other metal jewellery will not scratch the polished surface of the stone, and the warm glow will be preserved for a long time.