Carnelian necklace with smoky quartz pendant

Elegant necklace made from faceted red carnelian beads with a diameter of approx. 4 mm, with a pendant made from four drop-shaped smoky quartz stones set in gold-plated silver. It has a circumference of 41 cm and is opened with a gold-plated silver spring clasp. The necklace is handmade at Atelier Tibet in Zurich.

Carnelian is a bright orange-red gemstone that is known for its energizing effect and is often used to boost creativity, courage and joie de vivre.

Smoky quartz is a transparent to translucent variety of quartz that comes in shades ranging from light gray to deep brown. Its smoky coloration is caused by natural radiation that changes the iron ions in the crystal. Smoky quartz has been used for centuries in jewelry and protective amulets and is considered a grounding and protective stone.

In gemstone healing, smoky quartz symbolizes the transformation of negative energies and helps to release stress, anxiety and emotional blockages. It promotes clarity, stability and inner peace. It is also said to strengthen the root chakra and create a deeper connection to the earth.