{"product_id":"along-the-nile-carnelian","title":"Along the Nile: Carnelian","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Carnelian Strand Necklace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome colors seem to hold their own light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile: Carnelian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long, fluid strand of natural carnelian in warm shades of ember, rust, honey, and translucent red-orange, punctuated by smaller faceted stones and flashes of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian was beloved across the ancient world, and ancient Egypt was no exception. Its colors range naturally from pale orange through rich reddish brown, sometimes glowing almost from within when light passes through the stone. Egyptian craftspeople used carnelian for beads, amulets, inlay, and jewelry, setting its warmth alongside the blues and blue-greens of lapis lazuli and turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, I wanted carnelian to have the stage almost entirely to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variation within the natural stone becomes the decoration: some beads are brighter and more translucent, while others are deeper and earthier. Gold-plated brass spacers punctuate the strand without interrupting that progression of warm color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, Carnelian is the longest necklace in the \u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile\u003c\/strong\u003e series. Worn alone, it creates an easy, elongated line. Layered with the other three necklaces, it becomes the final descending strand, anchoring the blues, turquoise, gold, and red above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1.5-inch extender provides additional flexibility in positioning the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Wear Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlong the Nile\u003c\/strong\u003e necklaces were designed as part of the larger Ancient Egypt series, sharing their colors, materials, and visual language with the lotus earrings, beaded bracelets, and other pieces throughout the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four necklaces were also intentionally designed at different lengths: Mosaic at 17 inches, Lapis at 17.5, Polychrome at 20, and Carnelian at 25. Together, they descend naturally across the neck and collarbone rather than crowding one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear Carnelian alone. Pair it with a bracelet or lotus earrings. Build a pair of necklaces. Mix stones, colors, and forms. Or gather the entire palette together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pieces are meant to be mixed, layered, and made your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural carnelian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variations of orange, red, rust, and honey tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular, polished, and faceted gemstone beads in varied sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated brass spacer beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14kt gold-filled lobster clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 25 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to coordinate with the \u003cem\u003eAlong the Nile\u003c\/em\u003e necklaces and other Ancient Egypt-inspired pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinue Your Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the Hall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/strong\u003e and enter the painted world of Queen Nefertari's tomb. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/blogs\/hall-of-ancient-civilizations\/beneath-an-eternal-sky\" title=\"Explore Beneath an Eternal Sky\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneath an Eternal Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, discover how color helped ancient Egyptian artists speak of life, protection, transformation, divinity, and eternity, and why the colors surrounding the dead could be filled with ideas about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/blogs\/hall-of-ancient-civilizations\" title=\"Explore the Hall of Ancient Civilizations\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter the Exhibit →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larsen Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67271060062253,"sku":"LJ-N-ATN-CAR-001","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1862\/2253\/files\/4f45a999-97af-456d-9348-10d72a6627e2.jpg?v=1786215926","url":"https:\/\/larsenjewelry.com\/products\/along-the-nile-carnelian","provider":"Larsen Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}