Genuine carnelian and moonstone marquise briolettes dangled on delicate sterling silver cable chain.

Faceted marquise moonstone is about 10x15 mm in size.
Carnelian briolettes are 7-8 mm.

Hand made sterling silver French ear wires.

Earring is about 2.5 inches long including ear wires.

Like the unexpected fire of a sunset, or the first flash of autumn brilliance, Carnelian captivates. Its bold energy brings a rush of warmth and joy that lingers, stimulating and empowering. Known as a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have protected and inspired throughout history.

A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its color varies from pale pinkish-orange to a deep rusty brown, though it is most known for its brilliant orange and red-orange crystals. Its name comes from a Latin word meaning "fle