Carnelian Value & Market Price
A market-wide average across qualities and sizes. Your stone's value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
About carnelian
Carnelian is a translucent to opaque variety of chalcedony, known for its warm hues ranging from orange to reddish-brown. Its hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale makes it suitable for various jewelry applications, often cut into cabochons or beads.
Where carnelian comes from
- India (~35% of supply)
- Brazil (~25% of supply)
- Uruguay (~15% of supply)
- Madagascar (~12% of supply)
What is your carnelian worth?
Market averages will not price your stone. GemstoneAI identifies gems and jewelry from a photo, checks authenticity and treatment signals, and gives you a real market valuation in seconds. Free to try.
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What carnelian jewelry is worth
The middle first-read value from GemstoneAI scans of each kind of carnelian jewelry. All jewelry values from real scans.
- Silver carnelian ring: $90, from 11 scans
How much is carnelian worth?
The GemstoneAI market index for carnelian is $10 per carat as of 2026-11-09. That is a market-wide average across qualities, not a quote for a specific stone. Individual value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
How can I tell if my carnelian is real?
Visual tests alone are unreliable. GemstoneAI identifies the stone from a photo, shows what else it could be, and estimates market value. It is free to try.
Is carnelian a good investment?
Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.