Product Description
Sterling Silver Cushion Blue Topaz with Created White Sapphire Accents Pendant Necklace and Earrings Box Set: Jewelry. Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, drying after washing. A variant of the Agate gemstone and composed from Chalcedony, Onyx is available is a variety of colors. The gemstone has a long history of being used in jewelry and art and first grew in popularity with the ancient Romans and Greeks. Its name is Greek in origin and means nail or claw. This is derived from the ancient Greek story of a Cupid who cut the fingernails off of the goddess Venus with an arrowhead. The clippings fell to the ground and turned into dark stone in hopes that they would never vanish, preserving her heavenly powers.Today, the black color is the most popular variety of Onyx. Its shiny finish and fine texture makes it easy to carve into a wide range of shapes, allowing it to be intricately represented in a variety of jewelry styles.Caring For Your Onyx JewelryLike all other natural stones, Onyx can be damaged if not cared for properly. Avoid scratches by storing separate from other jewelry.
Shipping Weight: 2.2 ounces
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