This attractive natural Carnelian weighs 14.55 carats and has been fashioned into an elegant oval rose cut, measuring approximately 19.0 × 14.4 × 7.0 mm.
The gemstone displays a warm light yellowish-orange to orange colour, characteristic of Carnelian, with a translucent appearance that allows light to penetrate the stone while preserving its rich internal colour and natural depth.
Carnelian is the orange to reddish-orange variety of Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of Quartz composed primarily of extremely fine intergrowths of silica minerals. Its characteristic orange coloration is generally associated with finely dispersed iron-bearing compounds within the material.
The carefully executed rose cut consists of multiple facets rising across the upper surface of the gemstone. This cutting style is particularly effective for translucent material such as Carnelian, where the facets create changing reflections while allowing the stone’s body colour and internal structure to remain visually prominent.
This specimen shows an included clarity profile comparable to I3, with natural internal characteristics visible through the translucent material. These inclusions and structural features are consistent with natural Chalcedony and contribute to the individual character of the gemstone rather than preventing an attractive face-up appearance.
A major strength of this specimen is its excellent cutting quality. The well-defined rose-cut faceting, pleasing oval outline and substantial 14.55 ct size create a balanced and visually distinctive gemstone suitable for jewellery design, collection or presentation as an individual natural gem.
No indication of treatment has been recorded for this specimen.
With its warm orange colour, substantial size and excellent rose-cut faceting, this 14.55 ct natural Carnelian offers a distinctive combination of traditional gemstone material and refined cutting quality.
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