carnelian
noun
car·ne·lian kär-ˈnēl-yən 
: a hard red chalcedony used in jewelry
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The other central element in the Perlée collection is a pop of color in the form of ornamental, opaque stones, including turquoise, black onyx, green malachite, carnelian, lapis lazuli, coral or mother-of-pearl. 
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 My vote goes to a four-strand set of blazing carnelian and gold, with pendants carved like the seedpods of poppies. Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 But there were also likely lapis and turquoise and carnelian. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 11 May 2022 These burials contained fine items, crafted from bronze, carnelian and other precious materials. Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2021 In addition to the jewelry and seal, the researchers discovered a wide range of gemstones, including a red carnelian from India, a blue lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and amber from the Baltic Sea. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2021 The element chains are vivid with colorful links made of stones like lapis and carnelian and all of her medallions have meaning and are buildable. Daisy Shaw-ellis, Vogue, 7 June 2021 Within and near the Aksumite ruins, the archaeologists also found a diverse array of goods, from a delicate gold and carnelian ring with the image of a bull’s head to nearly 50 cattle figurines—clearly evidence of pre-Christian beliefs. Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian, 11 Dec. 2019 There are 88 gems in total in what is officially known as the Devonshire Parure, including carnelian, amethyst, garnets, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 July 2019 See More
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 My vote goes to a four-strand set of blazing carnelian and gold, with pendants carved like the seedpods of poppies. Laura Jacobs, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 But there were also likely lapis and turquoise and carnelian. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 11 May 2022 These burials contained fine items, crafted from bronze, carnelian and other precious materials. Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2021 In addition to the jewelry and seal, the researchers discovered a wide range of gemstones, including a red carnelian from India, a blue lapis lazuli from Afghanistan and amber from the Baltic Sea. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2021 The element chains are vivid with colorful links made of stones like lapis and carnelian and all of her medallions have meaning and are buildable. Daisy Shaw-ellis, Vogue, 7 June 2021 Within and near the Aksumite ruins, the archaeologists also found a diverse array of goods, from a delicate gold and carnelian ring with the image of a bull’s head to nearly 50 cattle figurines—clearly evidence of pre-Christian beliefs. Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian, 11 Dec. 2019 There are 88 gems in total in what is officially known as the Devonshire Parure, including carnelian, amethyst, garnets, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 8 July 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
alteration of cornelian, from Middle English corneline, from Anglo-French, perhaps from Old French cornele cornel cherry
First Known Use
1695, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
carnelian
noun
car·ne·lian kär-ˈnēl-yən
: a hard reddish quartz used as a gem