Black Onyx / Quartz 20x30mm Egg Drop Pendant

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Onyx:

• 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.

Quartz:

• What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless, transparent quartz with little to no impurities are refered to as "crystal quartz".
• History: Crystal Quartz are among the earliest of prized gemstones. Uses of crystal date back to as far as 75,000 BC. Every culture on the planet has attributed magical powers to quartz crystals, as they are commonly made into "Crystal Balls," which are used in fortune telling. The Japanese considered it "the perfect jewel", symbolizing patience, perseverance, and purity. 
• Metaphysical Properties: There is believed to be emotional healing properties of crystal quartz that remove feelings of negativity while encouraging positive feelings and thoughts. Considered to enhance awareness and improves one's perceptions. Energy levels increase, and thought processes are improved and clarified.

• Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead