Silver Earrings Birthstone May - Green Onyx

The jewelry is made from 925 silver and rhodium plated for a uniform finish and enhanced resistance to oxidation. Hypoallergenic material, suitable for daily wear, with good durability under normal usage conditions.

Green Onyx is a chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) wrapped in a lively, vivid green.

It's only fair to say: this color isn't natural — the pale base stone is dyed.

It's a traditional technique, perfected in major cutting centers like Idar-Oberstein; the intense, even green is the hallmark of this craft.

Chalcedony, the family it belongs to, has been used for thousands of years for cameos, seals, and amulets.

Green onyx is a modern variant, prized for its smooth, homogeneous look, which makes it popular in contemporary jewelry.

The color is a vibrant, glossy, consistent green that creates a fresh, elegant look.

Associated in various cultures with balance, prosperity, and positive energy, green onyx is said to bring calm and stability.

With a hardness close to 7, it's fairly durable, but may show fine fissures under strong impacts.

Harsh chemicals can affect its color, so it's best kept away from them and from impacts.

It cleans easily with a soft cloth. Its vivid green is beautifully showcased in 925 silver.