

The purest and most natural forms of black onyx can only be found in South America, particularly Brazil, and are rare in places such as Afghanistan, India, Madagascar, and the U.S. Formed beneath the earth by sedimentation, onyx has parallel bands consisting of intergrowths of quartz and morganite. Like most semi-precious stones, black onyx is available in larger sizes and is somewhat rare. In gemology, onyx is a powerful crystal recognized for its ability to center your energy and align it with a higher power, facilitating your connection with the whole by accessing higher guidance. Onyx is also valued as a balancing stone to change the energy in the lives within the body and allow more ease in ones life. In ancient Indian tales, onyx is valued as a stone that protects relationships from evil and disharmony and helps keep stability and balance. Its light-absorbing properties also absorb the universe energies required for healing and other purposes. The ability of black onyx to absorb light efficiently is seen as parallel to absorbing negativity and was therefore used to ward off evil and facilitate healing, which many cultures recognize. As her nails fell from Mount Olympus into the sacred Indus River, and to immortalize every part of her body, the clippings metamorphosed into Onyx as they were believed to be divine. The origins of its name were derived from a Roman and Greek mythological legend where Cupid clipped the fingernails of the goddess, Venus while she slept. The Ancient Greeks called it "fingernail" because flesh-colored onyx with white bands may sometimes resemble a fingernail. As it also helps balance the yin and yang, onyx helps us feel centered to make wise decisions. Its calming quality is also seen as beneficial in working with adverse emotions, such as anxiety and grief. These mesmerizing stones can be used for grounding, to stay calm and centered, elevate self-confidence, stimulates the power of wise decision making, and the protection from negative energy.


Black onyx has been an empowering and protective gemstone across different cultures worldwide. Various cultures throughout the centuries have taken one look at onyx and ascribed to it profound meaning. And make yourself or someone else happy with handmade jewelry from A Beautiful Story.Black onyx is both beautiful and mysterious. A black onyx ring will give you the confidence to do what you desire.Īre you looking for a different kind of jewelry with black onyx? Take a look at our necklaces with black onyx or anklets with black onyx. The fair trade rings with black onyx have a small faceted gemstone. Gold and silver rings with black onyxĪre you into gold jewelry? Or do you prefer silver? Our rings with black onyx can be ordered in gold and in silver. The gemstone is a variety of chalcedony and is black in color. With a black onyx ring you feel responsible and stay focused on your goal.īlack onyx is slightly translucent, matte and sometimes silky. This serious gemstone helps you concentrate and makes you steadfast. You will find our gemstone guide in the menu at the top.Īre you easily influenced? Do you easily lose your concentration? Black onyx is your lifesaver. Are you curious which gemstone suits you? Our gemstone guide will help you choose the right gemstone. Each gemstone has its own unique meaning. Our rings with gemstones have different meanings. That makes a ring with black onyx extra special to give and to get.ĭid you know that for each piece of jewelry you can see the number of minutes of employment it provides? In 2020, we created 120 jobs in Nepal. By creating jobs, our artisans in Nepal have an income, a roof over their heads and food on the table. That’s because our jewelry is handmade on the other side of the world. Just what you need.Īll rings from A Beautiful Story's come with a special story. Black onyx supports you and helps you focus. Are you easily distracted? Or is your friend going through a stressful time? Treat yourself, and her, to a beautiful black onyx ring.
