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Is carnelian a delicate stone?

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Is carnelian a delicate stone?
No, carnelian is not considered a delicate gemstone. At seven out of 10 on the Moh scale of hardness, it has a comparable hardness to other gemstones like amethyst and agate. Popular for its brown-red hue, carnelian is considered a semi-precious gemstone and is used in a variety of jewelry pieces. Browse a wide range of carnelian jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels "Vintage Alhambra" pendant, featuring a carved red carnelian in a beaded 18k
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carnelian and Tiger's Eye 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold necklace features 16 variously sized carnelian and tiger's eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian 18k Rose Gold Earstuds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Model VCARN6BO00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Carnelian Weight 2.4 g Condition
Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Guilloche Carnelian 5 Motifs Gold Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Between The Finger Ring With Carnelian & Diamonds 0.35
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Between The Finger Ring With Carnelian & Diamonds 0.35 PRIMARY DETAILS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Rose Gold

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