Carnelian 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch Size_7x9-8x10mm At that time yellowish gems

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

Mexican Laguna Lace Agate is one of the most prized agates in the world

Agate was used for medicinal purposes in ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations

created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones

colored by trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium to range in hue from yellow to green to blue to green

Carnelian 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch Size_7x9-8x10mm At that time yellowish gemsCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.