Pricing Details of Carnelian Gemstone
Carnelian, the gemstone of fiery tenacity and boundless creativity, boasts an alluring appearance that does not require extravagant pricing. Carnelian pricing in India can range between INR 900 and INR 18,000, with various factors influencing pricing decisions, including colour richness, polish quality, and clarity. The most valuable examples possess a rich, deep sunset orange hue and silky translucency, creating a look of sophistication, elegance, and power.
Note: The more vivid, glowing, and uniform the saturation of orange, the greater the increase in price paid. Even economical Carnelian retains a warm, high-energy style of boldness, light, elegance, as well as incredible wearability.
Factors that Determine the Value & Quality of Carnelian Stones
Carnelian is valued for far more than just its shiny surface; the quality of Carnelian is determined by the gemstone's tone, transparency, precision of cutting, source location, and how evenly and effectively it emits the distinctiveness of its "flame-like" warmth.
Origin
Carnelian that comes from Brazil, India and Indonesia leads the Carnelian market. Working with Carnelian from India provides deep ember tones, Brazil gives lighter hues of honey-orange while Indonesia has many fiery pieces. The source of Carnelian affects its rarity and level of polish as well as its vibrancy in colour.
Color
Carnelian in its most prized state will show Rich burnt-orange, sunset red, or warm Tangerine; Flat pale stones or excessively brown rocks without inner radiance should be avoided. A top-tier red carnelian will have a molten sun-like appearance which is warm and deep with visual magnetism when viewed from any direction.
Clarity
The most valuable Carnelian has a smoothly translucent layer and is minimally cloudy. Natural inclusions are acceptable in the formation of their colour, but should not detract from their radiance. If the Carnelian feels flat, chalky or opaque that lacks depth then it’s likely a lesser quality piece and probably has less energetic capacity.
Carat
With Carnelian benefits, carat has a strong effect on the physical presence of the piece (as compared to price). A larger 8 Carat Carnelian will have more impact and intensity as well as a greater density of energy, whereas a smaller Carat will tend to feel more "wearable" for everyday use. Select stone size based upon desired effect.
Cut
The cut of a Carnelian stone greatly affects how the stone appears when lit. Different shapes (oval, cabochon carnelian, cushion, polished rounded) improve both the brightness and the diffusion of colour, whereas faceted stones have added sparkle, smooth domed styles offer the traditional warm, flowing appearance that makes Carnelian rings so popular.
Treatment
The majority of red carnelian bracelets occur naturally and are very bright and colourful. However, in some cases, stones will be treated with a gentle amount of heat to enhance colour. However, it is generally a good idea to avoid overly dyed or neon-orange stones, which may have been artificially enhanced.