Chalcedony is reddish and orange in color and is carnelian. The properties of the stone are very strong, so it has been known to mankind since ancient times. Centuries ago, a mineral in value was on a par with diamond, emerald, pearls, noble opal and red carbuncle. Topaz, sapphire, gold and silver were much cheaper than this gem. Carnelian was a favorite of many famous and powerful people. Cleopatra in a vessel of stone kept eye shadow, Tamerlane had a buckle adorned with a mineral, and Byron wore a ring with a gem.
In ancient Egypt, in most cases, cornelian was used to make ritual and ordinary jewelry. The properties of the stone were known to many sages and healers, so they tried to use them for good. It was believed that the mineral is able to protect a person from dark magic and ill-wishers, to pacify during quarrels, to save from a lightning strike. He who wore jewelry with a carnelian, knew how to keep secrets, was brave and strong, did not waste his life forces in vain.
The stone strengthens teeth, cures of nervous diseases and fever, establishes the menstrual cycle, has bactericidal properties. Sufferers from a base disease are recommended to wear a necklace made of this mineral. Carnelian also helps with severe headaches. The properties of the stone have repeatedly saved pregnant women: women in labor put it in their mouths.
One must be very careful with the mineral in limbo, as it can increase anger. In this case, it is better to wear a carnelian in a ring, and refuse pendants, beads and a rosary. Favorable for the treatment of the circulatory system and the regulation of the thyroid gland has cornelian-stone properties. The zodiac sign to which this mineral is ideally suited is Virgo, it will also be good for Gemini. He helps representatives of the earth’s elements to cope with uncontrolled bouts of anger and irritation, and helps people of the air element to show hidden talents and abilities, to develop them.
For migraines, pebbles should be placed on closed eyelids; if you wear jewelry with a cornelian for a long time, you can get rid of tumors and ulcers. In ancient times, powdered mineral was taken as a medicine, because it can cure kidney diseases, stop internal bleeding and improve blood circulation. The gem restored hearing, helped with arrhythmias. Used by yogis because it affects the frontal chakra.
Family well-being, faith and love represents the carnelian. The price for it in ancient times was not in vain high, because a stone attracts wealth, nourishes its owner with cosmic energy, and develops talents. This mineral is very appreciated and respected by Muslims, therefore, in the East, it has always been used in the manufacture of talismans and amulets to protect against evil spells, evil eye, envy and imposed love.
For merchants, creative people, and artisans, the best mascot is carnelian. The properties of the stone are aimed at strengthening memory, the manifestation of clairvoyance. It also makes a person eloquent, improves mood, helps to survive in difficult situations, is considered an excellent assistant in business, does not allow you to yearn. Such an amulet will protect against natural disasters and premature death.