Description:
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Marked 925/Mexico
Ring Size 10
Weighs 23.1 Grams
We are pleased to offer this sterling silver ring with black onyx stone. The stone measures
approximately 12.98mm x 13.17mm. The face of the ring measures ¾” X ¾”. The ring is in good
condition with only a few minor nicks from normal use. Don’t miss out on this Mexican silver.
Onyx is the Mystical birthstone for the month of December. It is also the birthstone for the Zodiac
sign of Leo. Onyx is also given on the 7th and 10th wedding anniversary.
Onyx is chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay. It has a fine
texture and black color; however some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or
brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx.
The name comes from the Greek word onyx, which means nail of a finger or claw. Legend says that one
day while Venus was sleeping Eros/Cupid cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the
ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone, which later
became known as onyx.
Originally, almost all colors of chalcedony from white to dark brown and black were called onyx.
Today when we think of onyx we often preface the word with black to distinguish it from other
varieties of onyx that come in white, reddish brown, brown and banded. A variety of onyx that is
reddish brown with white and lighter reddish bands is known as sardonyx. A 6.5 on the scale of
hardness, onyx is a very good stone for use in carving.
Most Black Onyx that is commercially available today is color enhanced (heated and dyed) to
increase its depth of color.
This exotic natural stone is about luxury and glamor. The transmitter of light. An exquisite and
unique stone which is expensive. It is a form of marble which is millions of years old.
It's been used for centuries to adorn places of worship and ward off evil spirits. Some say it
provides comfort, relieves stress, and calms the heart. The translucent beauty of this stone is a
real head turner.
Onyx marble is often found in limestone caves. Water dissolves the existing limestone and
redeposits it. It is quartz crystals fused together into translucent layers of stone. This stone is
also used as a mineral gem.
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Goodoletom purchased this item from a Hartford area estate. It is unique in our inventory, so Buy
It Now and don't be disappointed! (091207AJ01SA)
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