Carnelian, or Cornelian, aka Sard, is a gemstone ranging from red to orange to reddish brown. It has been used as a gemstone from uncounted antiquity and is still popular today. It lends brilliant color to jewelry designs. Carnelian is a member of the far-flung chalcedony family, and may range from a light, yellowy orange to a deep brownish orange. It is a translucent stone, as is all chalcedony.
