This gorgeous Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Shell Beads and Carnelian Beads Bracelet, gently wrapped with non-tarnish silver wire and silver-tone clasp will complete any jewelry collection. Mother of Pearl The Meaning of Mother of Pearl: It signifies faith, charity, and innocence, enhances personal integrity, and helps to provide focus to ones attention. The pearl has been known as a "stone of sincerity", bring truth to situations and loyalty to a "cause". It has been used to inhibit boisterous behavior, and to provide a reflection of the self such that one may see the manner in which one appears to others. Protection; Know mother's love. This stone is a great protective stone. WHITE absorbs all the rays and is therefore cooling and restful. Matching Stones, Fresh Water Pearl, Crystal and Rock Quartz Wear Mother of Pearl for Protection Carnelian Beads Carnelian is the name of a specific color of agate. Since the name Carnelian comes from the Latin word for flesh (carnis), and applies to any agate that is red to brown red in color. Years ago, Carnelian was used for seals. It is moderately hard and capable of a good polish. Carnelian has been used for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians filled tombs with this chalcedony quartz because they thought it was a great power and could help on the soul’s journey to the afterlife. It is found in Brazil, Australia, Russia, South America and the United States. Carnelian is thought to stop the flow of blood, help wounds heal, and aid in the curing of blood diseases. Length 9 inches.