Onyx: Black is Beautiful

There is a saying that black is beautiful and indeed it is true. Superbly beautiful pieces of jewelry are made from the main color of the gemstone onyx which is black. In addition to that, the colored onyx is as beautiful as it is rare and there was a time when it was more precious than gold, silver, or sapphire.

The word Onyx is a Greek word meaning nail or claw. According to Greek mythology, the gemstone, Onyx, comes from the heavenly fingernails of Venus. While when she was sleeping her fingernails were cut with an arrowhead by Cupid. The pieces were scattered in the sand which turned into a gemstone so that no part of the divine being would die.

The onyx gemstone is a variety of quartz. There are three classifications of this gemstone based on its colors. If the Onyx gemstone is brown and white, it is called Sardonyx. If it is red and white, then it is called Carnelian Onyx. And, if it is black throughout, it is called Black Onyx.

The onyx gemstone is durable with a Mohs hardness value of 7. This gemstone is found all over the world but most commonly in Brazil, India and Madagascar.

An Onyx necklace is a perfect piece of jewelry to choose as a gift for a 7th wedding anniversary for it is the gemstone of this occasion. Also, the onyx gemstone is the birthstone for the people born in the month of February and it is the mystical stone for December. Furthermore, Onyx is the lucky charm for the persons who have Leo as their zodiac sign.

Wearing an Onyx necklace can bring about a number of believed benefits not only in health but also in fate and relationships. This gemstone is believed to strengthen the capillaries, eyes, kidney, nerves, nail, hair and most especially the heart. And also, it is believed to help a person have a good nights sleep if he or she is experiencing trouble because this gemstone is said to eliminate stress and negative thinking. In addition to that, having onyx jewelry is believed to bring good fortunes to entrepreneurs and inventors. It is said to help in relationships by allowing a person overcome a past relationship and unwanted love forming towards somebody. Moreover, the presence of onyx jewelry is believed to aid sexual health and self-control.

From Gothic fashion to girly fashion, an onyx necklace can rock these styles. Onyx jewelry is beautiful in itself and if it is mixed with other colors, it makes these colors stand out. The black onyx especially, looks good with nearly everything it is worn with and always remains elegant looking.

Big names in Hollywood and fashion-forward celebrities have been photographed looking fabulous with onyx necklaces. These personalities are namely, Blake Lively, Lisa Butcher, Britney Spears, Reese Witherspoon and Mary-Kate Olsen. All of them were amazingly beautiful with onyx necklaces.

So, if there is a need for elegant and trendy jewelry, a beautiful onyx necklace is certainly the one to pick. It will bring out your beauty as well as enabling several believed benefits to better your well-being.