Sterling silver, carnelian, white 2.5cm. Thick 0.4cm, length 4cm

  Carnelian made up of silicon dioxide coloured by different levels of iron impurities, with specks, banding or stripes in many shades of brown or orange-red. It  grounds and anchors you in the present reality. A stabilising stone with high energy, it is excellent for restoring vitality and motivation, and for stimulating creativity. It is useful for  dramatic pursuits. Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones, and has third eye chakra. It imparts an acceptance of the cycle of life and removes fear of death. In ancient times it was used to generate rebirth. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy, and motivates for success in business and other matters. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. This stone helps you to trust yourself and your perceptions. It gets to the bottom of what makes you tick, overcomes negative conditions, and encourages steadfastness.

Physical / Emotional : Uses include speeding up the healing processes, especially after trauma or injury, helps to improve and increase vitality, strengthens and purifies the blood and  improves circulation, and helps bring courage when facing personal challenges.

Healing: Carnelian is full of the life force and vitality. It stimulates the metabolism. Carnelian activates the sacral, base chakras, influences the female reproductive organs, and increases fertility. This stone overcomes frigidity and impotence, heals lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, and depression, especially in those of advanced years. It regulates bodily fluids and the kidneys, accelerates healing in bones and  ligaments, and staunches loss of blood. Carnelian improves the absorption of vitamins and minerals and ensures a good supply of blood to organs and tissues.

 Chakras: Base, Sacral. Solar Plexus, Third Eye