Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 32
- What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel bands. The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color. Commonly, onyx contain bands of black and/or white.
- History: Onyx comes from the Greek word ὄνυξ, meaning "claw" or "fingernail". Because, onyx with flesh-colored and white bands can sometimes resemble a fingernail. It has a long history of use for jewelry, where it is usually cut as a cabochon or into beads (hasn't changed much since!). Onyx was used in Egypt as early as the Second Dynasty to make bowls and other pottery items.
- Metaphysical Properties: Believed to be a powerful protection stone, Black Onyx absorbs and transforms negative energy, and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy. Black Onyx aids emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially during times of stress, confusion, or grief.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Approx. Strand Length: |
15 inches |
Finish: |
Polished |
Dimensions: |
10mm |
Color: |
Black |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Hole Size: |
1mm |
Material: |
Onyx |
Shape: |
Round |
Color: |
Gold |
Range: |
10-11.9mm |
Related Products
Related Products
Black Onyx Gold Six Words Mantra 8mm Round
Bead World Gems
$11.75
Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has...
Black Onyx Polished Gold Six Word Mantra 8x12mm Rice Bead
Bead World Gems
$0.50
Sold Individually What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel bands...
Black Onyx Polished 8mm Gold 6 Word Mantra Round Bead
Bead World Gems
$0.40
Sold Individually What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel bands...
Black Onyx Matte With Oil 10mm Round
Bead World Gems
$7.75
Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has...
Black Onyx Matte 10mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
$9.50
Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx...
Black Onyx A Grade Polished 10mm Round
Bead World Gems
$9.00
Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has...
Black Onyx Matte 10mm Round - Sanskrit Etched
Bead World Gems
$13.75
Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has...
Black Onyx Polished Gold Plated 10mm Coin Link
Bead World Gems
$1.50
Sold Individually What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel...
Black Onyx A Grade Polished 10mm Round - 2mm Large Hole
Bead World Gems
$9.50
Approximate beads per strand: 24 What is it: Onyx, as well as agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx...