Antique Striped Carnelian Trade Bead with Carved Emerald and Rose Quartz

This is a simple necklace with three gemstones on a golden woven cord. It is a talisman of sorts, anchored with a melon form carved rose quartz, a richly striped carnelian bead at the center, and finished with a melon form carved emerald.

The pairing of carnelian and rose quartz is thought to help stimulate love, passion, and creativity. With rose quartz being a grounding and balancing stone and carnelian boosting confidence and passion, while quieting feelings of envy and unrest. Emeralds are thought to strengthen the bonds of love and promote intelligence. And most importantly, protect against demonic possession. Think less Exorcist type demons and more the sort of people you don't need influencing and disrupting your qi (energy).