cornelian
Reddish-brown gem
Cornelian is an alternative spelling of carnelian, a reddish-brown semiprecious stone.
The variant reflects an older folk etymology connecting the stone's color to the cornel cherry.
Both spellings refer to the same translucent quartz, prized since antiquity for jewelry and seals: a cornelian signet ring.
Translucent microcrystalline silica variety
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- carnelianReddish-brown translucent quartz
agate · onyx · jasper · microcrystalline · translucent · polished · semiprecious · lapidary
Carving cut below surface
- cameoBrief guest appearance
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- signetEngraved personal seal
scarab · relief · etching · inscription · artisan · craftsmanship · motif · bezel
Of ancient Italy's capital
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- SumerianEarliest known civilization
- MesopotamianOf the two-rivers land
- PhoenicianAncient Lebanese seafarer
Greek · Babylonian · archaeological · artifact · relic · antiquity · classical · Hellenistic
Closed curve shape
- signetEngraved personal seal
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
brooch · bracelet · earrings · ornament · adornment · setting · cabochon · strand
Primary color, warm
- orangeCitrus with segments
- reddish-brownWarm earth tone
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- rustIron oxide coating
amber · tawny · honey · blood-red · warm · translucent · rich · deep
Resistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- hardstoneSemi-precious carving stone
chalcedony
Translucent microcrystalline silica variety
carnelian · agate · onyx · jasper · microcrystalline · translucent · polished · semiprecious · lapidary · hardstone
intaglio
Carving cut below surface
signet · scarab · relief · etching · inscription · artisan · craftsmanship · motif · bezel · impression
Roman
Of ancient Italy's capital
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- SumerianEarliest known civilization
- MesopotamianOf the two-rivers land
Phoenician · Greek · Babylonian · archaeological · artifact · relic · antiquity · classical · Hellenistic · excavation
ring
Closed curve shape
- signetEngraved personal seal
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
necklace · brooch · bracelet · earrings · ornament · adornment · setting · cabochon · strand · choker
red
Primary color, warm
- orangeCitrus with segments
- reddish-brownWarm earth tone
- scarletBright orangish-red color
rust · amber · tawny · honey · blood-red · warm · translucent · rich · deep · fiery
durability
Resistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- quartz varietiesquartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz
corneliansapphire
Blue precious corundum
chrysoprase · aquamarine · turquoise · blue topaz · lapis lazuli
corneliandiamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
ruby · emerald · sapphire · alexandrite · red diamond