3" in length

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is attributed with naming the shell

Typically worn as an amulet for seafaring people

Carnelian (July) Birthstone Choker Battery 3" in lengthCarnelian The name carnelian comes from the Latin word carneus, which means fleshy, a reference to the color of the stone. Throughout history, there have been many beliefs in the positive attributes of carnelian. In ancient Egypt, carnelian rings were worn to eliminate bad tempers, hatred, jealousy, and anger. In Renaissance magic, it was engraved with a picture of a warrior or a sword and placed in the home to protect it from storms. This amulet was