A carnelian heishi bead necklace, hand-strung in an alternating red-orange and white pattern across the full length, finished with a flat sterling silver T-bar clasp. Carnelian has long been associated with vitality and courage, and the stone's semi-translucent color carries that quality visually. Each bead shows natural variation in tone, from deeper orange-red to a brighter, clearer red. The graphic stripe is direct and bold, reading clearly at any distance. Layers naturally with chain or pendant styles, or worn on its own as a strong color statement.