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 Earth6s 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 jeweler6s 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 color1or, more precisely, the non-color1you simply can6t remove from your wardrobe. No matter the season or occasion, a black outfit delivers the elegance you want with minimal effort. Accessorize these looks with Black Onyx jewelry 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 facts6
The name of this stone comes from the Greek 7onux8, which can be translated as 7claw.8 Its unusual name stems from a legend that explains the mineral6s 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.
It6s 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 jewelry for its protective qualities.
