This oval carnelian ring features a genuine 8x6mm oval carnelian cabochon in warm orange-red, its smooth polished surface glowing with the translucent warmth that makes carnelian one of the most immediately appealing stones to wear. Copper grows directly around it in your choice of bright or antique finish. A bold, energizing presence for daily wear. A ring that looks like it belongs on your hand.

Carnelian is associated with creative courage, vitality, and grounded action. A sacral and solar plexus chakra stone. Wear it when you need to feel motivated and alive.

Why Oval Carnelian

Carnelian is a naturally occurring variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, its warm orange-red color the result of iron oxide content. Found primarily in India, Brazil, and Uruguay. One of the oldest known gemstones, used in jewelry and amulets since ancient Egypt, where it was called the setting sun and worn for courage and protection. Long associated with the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) and solar plexus chakra (Manipura), and with creative courage, vitality, and motivated action. The 8x6mm oval cabochon is a classic, flattering form that sits beautifully on the finger. No mystical claims. Just a genuinely beautiful stone with thousands of years of human history behind it.

Oval Carnelian Ring: Materials and Specifications

• Stone: Natural carnelian, 8x6mm oval cabochon, warm orange-red. Each stone is unique. Fully encased in copper.
• Metal: Electroformed copper. Bright (warm, polished shine) or Antique (rich patina, organic depth). Select your finish at checkout.
• Band: Hand-finished, comfortable for everyday wear.
• Chakra: Sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) and solar plexus chakra (Manipura).
• Size: US 4 to 9 available as listed (including half sizes); custom sizes US 4 to 15 available. Select "Custom" and enter your size in the order notes at checkout.
• Note: Sizes 5 to 9 and Custom are priced at $39. Sizes 4 and 4.5 are priced at $44.
• Origin: Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

How This Handmade Carnelian Ring Is Made

Each oval carnelian ring is made to order in my small Santa Fe studio. I hand-select every stone for its color and translucency, then encase it in copper using traditional electroforming techniques. Copper grows directly around the stone through an electrical process, preserving the oval silhouette exactly. No mass production, no shortcuts. Every handmade ring from this studio is one of a kind.

Sizing

Not sure of your size? How to measure your ring size at home

Select your US ring size at checkout. Sizes 4 to 9 including half sizes are listed as variants. Need a size outside that range? Select "Custom" and enter your size (US 4 to 15) in the order notes. Between sizes? Size up for comfort. Need help? Email hello@blackbirdsagestudio.com and I will guide you through it.

Care

Remove before swimming, showering, or applying lotions. Store dry. Carnelian is relatively durable and handles everyday wear well. Let the copper patina deepen naturally with wear, or polish gently with a soft cloth to brighten.

Gift Packaging

Every order arrives gift-ready with natural materials and a handwritten note card. Add your message in the order notes.

Shipping and Returns

• Processing: approximately 1 week, made to order.
• Shipping: USPS First Class with tracking.
• Returns: Accepted within 30 days, unworn, in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping.