Carnelian Pendant Necklace

A simple Carnelian Pendant surrounded by vintage  small Mali Clay Beads and vintage  Sandcast Beads.

“Known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history. A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. … The ancient Egyptians called Carnelian “the setting sun.”

The necklace is strung on Beadalon wire about 21″ with a handmade hook closure that was made for Funky Frog by the Kokofrom Metal Smiths in Kumasi.

Earth and Sun.