Black Onyx is a stone of an intense black and with a rich history.
What is Black Onyx?
This mineral is a natural variety of agate, a more distant relative of quartz. Today it is mined from deposits found all around the world. Australia, Brazil, India, and Madagascar are just a few of the places where Black Onyx formed deep within the Earths crust.
Beyond its intense black color, this stone often features straight, continuous banding. Milky white, these create a superb contrast against the opaque black background. Depending on the jewelers preference, they may choose to polish the stone to remove the bands, leaving the pure stone behind, like the ones used in the Black Onyx jewelry offered by Indira.
How to wear Black Onyx?
Black is the colouror, more precisely, the non-colouryou simply cant remove from your wardrobe. No matter the season or occasion, a black outfit delivers the elegance you want with minimal effort. Accessorise these looks with Black Onyx jewellery to give your look continuity.
Whether paired with a black cocktail dress or with an ivory-white shirt and a smart-casual blazer, a Black Onyx piece such as the Sterling Silver Mystic Stone Ring, the Sterling Silver Empire Ring or the Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet is indispensable for a perfectly polished outfit.
Fun facts
The name of this stone comes from the Greek onux , which can be translated as claw. Its unusual name stems from a legend that explains the minerals origin. It says it was created when Eros, the god of love, used one of his arrows to cut a fingernail from his mother, Venus. Once it fell to the earth from Mount Olympus, the nail metamorphosed into what we now call Black Onyx.
Its also said that this stone draws in the negative energy around you, leaving greater stability so you can enjoy calm and peace. Even Cleopatra is said to have worn Onyx jewellery for its protective qualities.
