Onyx Rings - Beautiful Black Onyx Fashion Rings
Black onyx is modern and classic at the same time. It looks beautiful set in cool white metals (silver or white gold) or set in warm yellow gold. Black onyx is the perfect stone to be a foil for colored gemstones. It can be very masculine or very feminine and romantic. It is perfect for men or women. And black will coordinate with just about every color in your wardrobe.
History of Black Onyx
Black onyx has been used in jewelry for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. There are examples of exquisitely carved black onyx from 9 - 12AD (and earlier) in museums to this day. It had renewed popularity in Victorian and Art Deco periods when it was often paired with hematite or pearls as well as diamonds.
Black Onyx Gemstones Lore
Some believe that black onyx is a powerful protections stone. It is supposed to absorb and transform negative energy and thereby help in relieving stress and provide for emotional stability. Don't know if it really does all that, but it sure is pretty. It is the symbolic gemstone for the 10th wedding anniversary, and, in astrologic terms, the sign of Leo. And it is supposed to be the power stone for Capricorn.
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As you can see, black onyx can be cut for use in a simple setting or facetted on top or as a cabochon with a colored stone inset or used as the perfect background for diamonds. It is timeless. It is affordable. It is a knockout!
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Do you love wearing black? If you appreciate the modern, classy, sophisticated quality of black, then Onyx is the gemstone for you. Onyx takes black to a whole new level of chic simplicity. Onyx looks beautiful in both sterling silver, gold and white gold mountings, there is nothing that clashes with black. The beauty of Onyx gemstone jewelry is that it can be a striking statement piece or a more demure accent accessory because black has the ability to be both bold and modest. Because of its versatility and ability to be worn with anything, Onyx gemstone jewelry is a great investment in a piece of jewelry that you will wear continuously.
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How do you feel about the purported mystical qualities attributed to gemstones? Many ancient cultures wore Onyx as a protective talisman to ward off negative energy and to reduce stress. If you appreciate these traditions, then we invite you to check out an Onyx ring for its magical powers and positive spiritual benefits. If you think that this is all a bunch of hogwash, then just think of it as gorgeous jewelry and nothing more. Either way, there is nobody who wouldn't love a stunning Onyx ring, whether set in Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and why not just throw in a few diamond accents as the icing on the cake.
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