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 known for its warm, reddish-orange hues, which can vary from translucent to opaque. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for various types of jewelry. Common cuts include cabochons and beads, which enhance its vibrant color.
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.
How much is carnelian worth?
The GemstoneAI market index for carnelian is $10 per carat as of 2026-08-17. 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 analyzes a photo of your stone for identity, treatment indicators, and authenticity signals, then estimates market value. It is free to try.
Is carnelian a good investment?
Over the past 30 days the carnelian index moved +0.0%. Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.