Carnelian Jewelry by Variance Objects

Carnelian Jewelry

Carnelian holds warm orange, rust and red within translucent layers. We cut to reveal those shifts while keeping the stone’s natural weight and shape.

About Carnelian

Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony whose warmth can range from glowing orange to deep red-brown. Its color may appear even or banded, translucent or dense, and those differences determine the direction of each cut.

Our hand-fabricated settings frame the finished stone without separating it from its rough origin. The result is jewelry with concentrated color and a form that could only belong to that particular piece of material. Read more in our Carnelian history article.

Sourced with Intention

Ethical Gemstones

We use Kimberly Process certified diamonds and traceable colored gems from trusted, family-run sources.

Recycled Precious Metals

Most of our precious metals are recycled, but not all. Our unique handmade process lends itself to less waste and less toxicity.

Respect for the Rough

All our colored gemstones are cut from rough stones. We highlight the rough beauty of each stone with a focus on color variation, rough formation and natural textures.

Handmade in Santa Cruz

Est. 2013

One-of-a-kind Jewelry

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