How to Use carnelian in a Sentence
carnelian
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Others glowed with rich red carnelian, coral, and even the metallic sheen of haematite.
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Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
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Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Deep Vertex will introduce wood, mother-of-pearl and minerals such as onyx and carnelian.
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Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In terms of precious stones, Cancers do have their options, as there are quite a few connected to the sign, like moonstone, pearl, and carnelian.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Moonstone has a soft, glowy appearance, while pearl is classic and understated, and carnelian brings in a warm tone that's fitting for any summer manicure.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The exclusive collection features bold pendant necklaces, earrings, and cuff bracelets, all set with semi-precious stones like carnelian, onyx, and golden jasper.
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Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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Mesopotamians extracted diorite from Oman, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, and carnelian and agate from the Indus Valley and other parts of South Asia.
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Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Queen Camilla added Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets in agate and carnelian and pinned Queen Victoria’s sapphire-and-diamond wedding brooch near her left shoulder.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Retailing for over $9,000 and long associated with icons like Grace Kelly and the Princess of Wales, the 10-motif piece now adorning ballplayers is available in stones such as onyx, malachite, carnelian, and mother-of-pearl.
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India Brown,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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