FREE: 925 Carnelian Silver Ring

The listing, 925 Carnelian Silver Ring has ended.

I got this from Listia, but it is too big for me.Great new .925 sterling silver ring with large oval bezel set Carnelian with no prongs to catch on things. Has sort of a petal design around the stone. Wide band. Size 8.

Ancient Egyptians carried Carnelian on and about their bodies as a source of constant renewal and vitality. It was also told in the Egyptian Book of the Dead to be placed in tombs as "magic armor" for life after death.

Carnelian is a chalcedony, also called cornelian. The translucent, reddish orange variety of chalcedony was once thought to still the blood and calm the temper.

Mystical Properties:
Carnelian aids in understanding the inner self and strengthens concentration. It helps one to overcome the ear of public speaking, increases the self worth, and is a fast acting stone to succeed in one's career.
Carnelian is said to assist in stimulating creativity. It seems to have a clearing effect, dispelling negative energies as it replaces them with positive ones. This can make it easier to find direction, and its grounding effects can make it easier for you to feel in control of your life. This makes carnelian a good stone for people who feel like they are going nowhere.

Carnelian balances creative and organization abilities, opens doors and creates a need to follow through on plans. Wear this stone to prevent other people from reading your thoughts or from dark forces attempting to influence your mind.

There are quite many ancient beliefs associated with Carnelian, which centered around protection during travels after death and against evil.