Onyx Necklaces

Onyx is a rich and sophisticated gemstone that can be worn with most anything. It is said to protect its wearer by deflecting negativity, as light cannot pass through its opaque stature. It is also helpful in releasing disparaging emotions and changing bad habits. Onyx is the anniversary stone for the 7th and 10th years of matrimony.

Few things compare to the crisp look of black onyx jewelry. A black onyx jewelry piece, especially an onyx necklace, always looks good against white. Onyx is actually quartz and is found in Uruguay, California, Brazil and India. Onyx jewelry was even popular during the times of the ancient Greeks, and the word “onyx” means “nail or claw” in Greek.

   Onyx jewelry can come in a variety of colors, such as white, banded, brown and reddish brown, but black is the most popular. Most black onyx jewelry that can be bought on the market is color enhanced with a heating and dying method. Still, nothing can compare to the awesome look of black onyx jewelry piece, not even black pearl. Besides onyx making great for jewelry, it also has protective properties as well.

  Onyx jewelry can offer its wearer protection by deflecting negativity and releasing negative emotions. Black stones like onyx jewelry are known for having protective energy, as black allows no light to pass through it and can therefore be used as cloak against negative forces. Besides this, black onyx jewelry can improve your self confidence, sharpen your wit and enhance your will power.

  Black onyx jewelry can also help you in other ways. For example, it is a very helpful stone for those people who are trying to let go of something, such as a person, habit, place or thing. Since onyx is a grounding stone, onyx jewelry can help center and align your life and absorb beneficial energy from the universe. Besides being a powerful stone for positive change, onyx jewelry and gemstones are the birthstone for February and often worn for wedding anniversaries of the 7th year.