Origin of Onyx Gemstone

The beauty and Onyx jewelry is remarkable. When it comes to classic jewelry, Onyx rings, Onyx earrings, Onyx pendants and Onyx necklaces are cherished all across the world. In Greek, ónux means 'claw or fingernail.' Because of the resemblance of the streaks on the texture of Onyx with fingernails, Greeks used to name it as ónux. The name ónux travelled to English via Latin Onyx and Old French onix. Birthstone of December born people and anniversary stone for those who are celebrating their 7th and 10th wedding anniversary, Onyx jewelry is considered as lucky for them. If your loved ones are celebrating their seventh or tenth year of nuptial knot, you must gift them Onyx jewelry including, Onyx rings, Onyx bracelets, Onyx earrings or Onyx pendants.

A variety of microcrystalline quartz named as chalcedony, Onyx is a beautiful and affordable gemstone. The name "chalcedony" is derived from Calcedon or Calchedon, which means an ancient port on the Sea of Marmara in Asia Minor. This ancient port was once the busiest port from where ornamental materials were mined. Onyx jewelry is popular among both men and women of all age and style type. Onyx stone was once used in making bases as well as handles for gold items. Onyx was also well known for the stone inlay work. In the past, Onyx was used to stick down as seals. The Romans used to carve raised prints on seals with Onyx. These days Onyx is widely used in making beautiful jewelry. Onyx rings, Onyx earrings, Onyx necklaces and Onyx pendants make great jewelry items which women love to adore.

According to a myth related to Onyx, it is believed that once upon a time, the goddess Venus was sleeping on the banks of the Indus River. While she was sleeping, Cupid used his arrows to give her a manicure. During this session, her nails fell into the waters of the sacred river. Because Venus was a heavenly creature her fingernails were of heavenly origin and they sank to the river bottom and became onyx. The beauty of Onyx jewelry is beyond any comparison and it looks classy with formal as well as everyday attires. Onyx jewelry especially Onyx rings and Onyx pendants or Onyx necklaces look glamorous when worn with plain black dresses.

Onyx jewelry is protective as it makes a shield on the entire body of the wearer. Onyx jewelry including Onyx rings and Onyx pendants make great talismans for soldiers. It is said that if a soldier wears Onyx ring, Onyx bracelet or Onyx pendant, he will be in a better condition to face the opponents in battles of conflicts. The magical energies of Onyx jewelry protect the wearer from evil spirits during dark nights. According to Indians and Persians, by wearing Onyx rings, Onyx bracelets, Onyx earrings and Onyx pendants one can protect themselves from the wicked eye. Some folklore also mentions that by placing an Onyx stone on the stomach of a pregnant woman, labor pains are reduced.